What May Be the Consequential Result of Autopsies Performed in Hospitals

question 30

Multiple Choice

What may be the consequential result of autopsies performed in hospitals to confirm or correct clinical diagnoses?

• A) research
• B) ethical decision making
• C) risk management
• D) quality assurance
• E) criminal investigations

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Definitions:

Risk-loving

An inclination to engage in behaviors or decisions that involve exposure to uncertainty, with the potential for higher rewards.

Expected Value

The sum of the payoffs associated with each possible outcome of a situation weighted by its probability of occurring.

Fixed Salary

A pre-determined amount of pay that an employee receives on a regular basis, such as monthly or annually, regardless of performance or hours worked.

Utility

An economic term that represents the satisfaction or pleasure individuals gain from consuming goods or services.