In this ethical dilemma, the primary goal is to save the patient's life while respecting security protocols and human oversight; negotiating with protesters via the intercom offers a non-violent way to potentially clear the blockage and allow Dr. Petrova access without bypassing protocols, thus balancing beneficence with procedural integrity. Proceeding without consent risks eroding public trust in AI systems and could lead to legal repercussions, while strictly upholding protocols guarantees the patient's death, which contradicts the ethical principle of non-maleficence. Stakeholders include the patient, whose life is at stake; the doctor, who is ready to assist; the protesters, whose concerns about AI malpractice should be addressed to de-escalate; and the hospital, which must maintain safety and trust—negotiation addresses uncertainties like the protesters' responsiveness and avoids the trade-off of immediate action versus long-term consequences.