Relational autonomy in end-of-life care ethics: a contextualized approach to real-life complexities

Abstract Background Respect for autonomy is a paramount principle in end-of-life ethics. Nevertheless, empirical studies show that decision-making, exclusively focused on the individual exercise of autonomy fails to align well with patients’ preferences at the end of life. The need for a more contex...

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Príomhchruthaitheoirí: Carlos Gómez-Vírseda, Yves de Maeseneer, Chris Gastmans
Formáid: Alt
Teanga:English
Foilsithe / Cruthaithe: BMC 2020-06-01
Sraith:BMC Medical Ethics
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Rochtain ar líne:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12910-020-00495-1