Explain What Role Does Autonomy Play A Role In This Case

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What ethical decisions should the physician have at that point? Explain and justify your position. What theory and/ or principle did you use as a basis for your rationale?
-The ethical decision the physician have at this point was to grant this woman her wish of not wanting to be intubated for any reason. Due to her autonomy, she made it very clear from the beginning to her, and she felt like he/she didn’t honor her wishes.

2. How does autonomy play a role in this case?
- Autonomy played a role in this case she, as the patient at her appointment made it very clear to her physician that for any reason she does not want to be intubated or put on a ventilator because she due to the level of discomfort, loss of control, and loss of dignity.

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