Background Respect for autonomy is a paramount principle in end-of-life ethics.
Nevertheless, empirical studies show that decision-making, exclusively focused on the …

Background Respect for autonomy is a key concept in contemporary bioethics and end-of-
life ethics in particular. Despite this status, an individualistic interpretation of autonomy is …

Aim To review critically the traditional concept of autonomy, propose an alternative relational
interpretation of autonomy, and discuss how this would operate in identifying and …

Despite enthusiasm for patient-centered care, the practice of patient-centered care is
proving challenging. Further, it is curious that the literature about this subject does not …

Respect for patient autonomy (or self-direction) is broadly understood as recognition that
patients have the authority to make decisions about their own health care. The principle that …

Context The predominating definition of autonomy as a capacity to make an independent
rational choice may not be suitable for patients in palliative care. Therefrom arises the actual …

The dominant, individualistic understanding of autonomy that features in clinical practice
and research is underpinned by the idea that people are, in their ideal form, independent …

Aims This paper will examine understandings of autonomy and choice in relation to
palliative and end‐of‐life care and identify implications for nursing practice. Background …

The realities and misconceptions of long-term care and the challenges it presents for the
ethics of autonomy are analyzed in this perceptive work. While defending the concept of …

Relational Autonomy and Self-Trust Traditional autonomy theory, especially as it is deployed
in the context of healthcare ethics discussions, has focused on specific factors that interfere …