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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Principle-based formulations of bioethical theory have recently come under increasing
scrutiny, particularly insofar as they give prominence to personal autonomy. This essay …

What is the Right Thing to Do: Use of a Relational Ethic Framework to Guide Clinical
Decision-Making Page 1 International Journal of Caring Sciences May-August 2015 …

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 …

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 …

End-of-life care decision making carries paramount importance due to the advancements in
medical sciences. Since medical science has evolved over the time and now has a …

Background Research in the end-of-life context has explored the sense of dignity
experienced by patients with advanced disease, examining the factors associated with it …