Biomedical Ethics requires respect for an individual. How we address respect is through a number of principles; one of which is the principle of autonomy. The principle of autonomy is “we owe others respect for their autonomy and that showing such respect may be as important or even more important than producing benefits for others.” (Fry, S. T., Veatch, R. M., & Taylor, C., 2011, p. 150). A perfect example is demonstrated in Case 16-2 in which an attending physician is teaching intubation techniques to medical students (Fry, S. T., Veatch, R. M., & Taylor, C., 2011, p. 406).
The question as to what extent do the deceased have autonomy claims should be answered simply; to the same extent as a living human being. Unless this patient made
The question as to what extent do the deceased have autonomy claims should be answered simply; to the same extent as a living human being. Unless this patient made