As finite beings who do not know everything, we need to help our patients know relative risks. Life is risk. Health care decisions are often decisions of prioritization. No path is risk-free. We should not so focus upon the most fearful risk and back away from it without looking behind us to see what risks we are backing into. For a Christian, good stewardship means making the most of the resources we have to further the kingdom of God. That means making risk/benefit estimates.
Excerpt from "Counseling Persons with Questions on Medical Ethics"
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