Under the Doctrine of Double Effect, which statement best captures the ethical aim that justifies administering treatment that may hasten death?

• A. The primary aim is to hasten death to relieve suffering.
• B. The primary aim is to act with malicious intent toward the patient.
• C. The primary aim is to relieve suffering, without intending to shorten life.
• D. The primary aim is to avoid any risk of death.

Answer: (C)