Emergency Department Note: "This 59-Year-Old with No Known History of Any

question 4

Short Answer

Emergency department note: "This 59-year-old with no known history of any pathology was brought to the ED and pronounced dead upon arrival." This case would be reported with code ____________________.

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The capacity of a rational individual to make an informed, uncoerced decision, often considered a fundamental ethical principle in healthcare.

Prima Facie Duties

Duties that are considered to be correct or obligatory at first glance, unless overridden by a more compelling moral obligation.

Kantian Ethics

A moral philosophy based on the work of Immanuel Kant, emphasizing duty, rationality, and the categorical imperative.

Inner Moral Worth

The inherent value that an individual possesses, which is deserving of moral respect and consideration.