Which, If Any, of the Following Factors Determines Whether a Paternalistic

Multiple Choice

Which, if any, of the following factors determines whether a paternalistic decision in medicine illustrates soft, as opposed to hard, paternalism?

A) That the benefits of a treatment compensate its burden for the patient
B) That the patient has or lacks mental competency
C) That the patient receives what she deserves
D) None of the above