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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-06-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Ethics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12910-020-00495-1 |