Following a motor vehicle accident, the wife of the victim requests that life support be continued in the absence of any brain function and that the client be allowed to go home on life support
The health care team believes that life support should be discontinued immediately and the client's organs be donated. Which ethical principle applies to this situation?
A) Autonomy
B) Fidelity
C) Justice
D) Veracity
Ans: A
Autonomy is the right of individuals to self-determination. Fidelity is being faithful in making promises and steadfast in keeping them. Justice is the fair distribution of rights and resources. Veracity is the commitment to tell the truth.
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