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

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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Main Authors: Carlos Gómez-Vírseda, Yves de Maeseneer, Chris Gastmans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
Subjects:
Euthanasia
Relational autonomy
Decision making
End-of-life
Medical ethics
Palliative Care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12910-020-00495-1

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