Human Dignity: We are all created in the image of God and therefore should be treated as human beings with dignity and respect. The value of human life. Connection to case: By letting Mr T leave against medical advice, healthcare workers did not treat the situation in a way that respected and dignified the patient. The patient's state of mind prevented him from making competent decisions regarding his health care. Considering Mr T's psychiatric state, as evidenced by his suicidal tendencies, he should have been placed in psychiatric care in order to prevent any harm he might inflict on himself. The healthcare professionals did not take into account Mr. T's value as a human being and allowed him to leave against medical advice.3. Relatedness: the way in which two or more people and/or groups interact and relate to each other. Case Connection: Healthcare professionals attempted to build a relationship with Mr. T, however, he was not in the right frame of mind to receive help and/or help regarding his medical care and needs. Mr. T may have had previous experiences with medical care where he felt that the interactions he had were negative, in turn giving Mr. T an overall negative view of medical care in
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