Governing therapy choices: Power/Knowledge in the treatment of progressive renal failure

<p>Abstract</p> <p>This article outlines the struggle between the power of the health care professional and the rights of the individual to choose freely a modality of treatment. Nurses are instrumental in assisting patients in making the best decision for a therapy they will have...

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Main Authors: Perron Amélie M, Holmes Dave, Savoie Marc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-12-01
Series:Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine
Online Access:http://www.peh-med.com/content/1/1/12