However, can one reach an ethical decision that comes closest to being right by understanding what right relationships require and what can possibly lead to human flourishing? Human flourishing is the goal of human life because it leads to ultimate “eudaemonia,” that is, happiness. According to Panicola, “It is not possible to have right relationships and thrive as human beings without developing virtues…” (Panicola 51). When Dr. Derek decides to hide the preeclamptic condition from the patient and her husband, he holds to the virtue of empathy because he wants them to take a break from the constant worry about death. Even though his intentions to hide the truth were good, his decision indicates that he failed to uphold the virtues of honesty, integrity, and courage. He was not virtuous because the “path to virtue requires moral principles” (Panicola 54). The moral principles that apply to this case are the principles of truthfulness and informed consent, respecting human dignity, and the principles of rationality and administration respecting justice. After examining what the right relationship requires in Dr. Derek's case, it is important to see what options are available and consider which option might lead us to an ethical decision. The available options are (a) inform the patient's husband of the errors, probably be reported and admonish the surgeon, (b) reveal the truth, restrain the surgeon by warning him, (c) maintain the lie and punish the surgeon, and (d) maintain the lie and do not reproach the