Understanding autonomy within philosophical tradition and modern medical ethics

被引:3
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作者
Stephenson, Lucy A. [1 ]
Wagner, Stefan J. [2 ]
Bolton, Derek [3 ,4 ]
机构
[1] Bethlem Royal & Maudsley Hosp, Eating Disorders Unit, Beckenham BR3 3BX, Kent, England
[2] Kings Coll London, Ctr Humanities & Hlth, London, England
[3] KCL, Ctr Humanities & Hlth, London, England
[4] S London & Maudsley NHS Fdn Trust, London, England
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10.12968/hmed.2012.73.Sup12.C190
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
The notion of autonomy is frequently used in ethical debates and taken for granted as a desirable value in medical practice. However, there is little consensus about what this term actually means. This article reviews the concept of autonomy within philosophical tradition and historical context. The second article in this series discusses the varieties of autonomy within clinical interaction and factors affecting the optimization of patient autonomy.
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页码:C190 / C192
页数:3
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