Why autonomy needs help

J Med Ethics. 2014 May;40(5):301-2. doi: 10.1136/medethics-2012-100492. Epub 2012 Feb 15.

Abstract

Some argue that to be effective in healthcare settings autonomy needs to be strengthened. The author thinks autonomy is fundamentally inadequate in healthcare settings and requires supplementation by experience-based paternalism on the part of doctors and healthcare providers.

Keywords: Bioethics.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Choice Behavior*
  • Coercion*
  • Comprehension*
  • Freedom*
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent / ethics*
  • Paternalism*
  • Personal Autonomy*
  • Politics*