Personal autonomy is widely valued. Recognition of its vulnerability in health care contexts
led to the inclusion of respect for autonomy as a key concern in biomedical ethics. The …

OBJECTIVE: Clinical relationships are usually asymmetric, being defined by patients'
dependence and practitioners' care. Our aims are to:(i) identify literature that can contribute …

In law, with rare exception such as legislative action, change is evolutionary and methodical.
Unlike biomedical science where a breakthrough can quickly lead to dramatic changes in …

My objective is to explain the so-called four principles approach and to explain the
philosophical and practical roles these principles play. I start with a brief history and then …

This article argues that supported decision making is ideal for people with dynamic cognitive
and functional impairments that place them at the margins of autonomy. First, we argue that …

As health care systems seek to provide patient-centered care as a cornerstone of quality, the
link between patient-centeredness and patient outcomes is a concern. Past research reveals …

Many critics of medicalization (the process by which phenomena become candidates for
medical definition, explanation and treatment) express concern that the process privileges …

Medical practice should evolve alongside medical ethics. As our understanding of the
ethical implications of physician-patient interactions becomes more nuanced, physicians …

Purpose: Vaccine hesitancy is common in France, including among general practitioners
(GPs). We aimed to understand vaccine hesitant GPs' views towards vaccines. Method: We …

Background: Older people in institutional care should be allowed to live a meaningful life in
a home-like environment consistent with their own free will. Research on actualisation of …