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Autonomy and Paternalism - Reflections on the Theory and Practice of Health Care (Paperback)
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Autonomy and Paternalism - Reflections on the Theory and Practice of Health Care (Paperback)
Series: Ethical Perspectives Monograph, v.5
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In recent years, the triumph of autonomy has made paternalist
interventions increasingly problematic. The value of a patient's
right to self-determination and the practice of informed consent
are considered supremely important in present-day health care
ethics. In general, the idea of 'doctor knows best' has become more
and more suspicious. This has left us with a situation in which
paternalist medicine seems difficult to reconcile with respect for
patient autonomy. This book offers a thorough reflection on the
relationship between autonomy and paternalism, and argues that,
from both theoretical and practical angles, the tension between
these concepts is not as acute as it might seem. In long-term care,
psychiatry, and care for the severely handicapped, the principle of
respect for autonomy is particularly ill-suited. This, however,
does not mean that such respect is totally irrelevant, but that it
should take a different shape. Good care in those cases requires us
to transcend the sharp dichotomy between autonomy and paternalism.
In Autonomy and Paternalism: Reflections on the Theory and Practice
of Health Care various acclaimed authors present their views on
this interesting and extremely relevant debate.
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