Which Ethical Principle Is Most Directly at Conflict When Considering the Patient’s Desire for Quality of Life over Aggressive Treatment

a 45-year-old Patient with a History of Chronic Heart Failure Is Admitted to the Hospital with Worsening Symptoms. the Healthcare Team Is Considering the Initiation of an Aggressive Treatment Regimen That Includes Experimental Drugs. the Patient Expresses a Desire to Prioritize Quality of Life over Aggressive Treatment That May Have Significant Side Effects