What Are the Five Primary Qualities, and Do You Agree

question 164

Essay

What are the five primary qualities, and do you agree with Locke that they actually adhere in objects themselves? Explain.

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Definitions:

Discharge Diagnosis

The final determination of the patient's condition made by medical professionals at the time of discharge from a medical facility.

Suspected Diagnosis

An initial judgment on a patient's condition based on the symptoms presented, awaiting confirmation through further tests.

Principal Diagnosis

The main medical condition diagnosed at the time of discharge from the hospital or end of a clinical encounter that primarily accounted for the patient's need for treatment or care.

Other Specified

Additional information that the physician specified and isn’t included in any other code description.