The theorisation of ‘best interests’ in bioethical accounts of decision-making
Abstract Background Best interests is a ubiquitous principle in medical policy and practice, informing the treatment of both children and adults. Yet theory underlying the concept of best interests is unclear and rarely articulated. This paper examines bioethical literature for theoretical accounts...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-06-01
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| Series: | BMC Medical Ethics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-021-00636-0 |