Let’s talk about autonomy. It is one of the 4 standard principles of medical ethics, and personally, it is my favorite. Thankfully medicine moved away from paternalism and is now actually seeking patient preference and informed decision making. What does autonomy really mean? What does it mean for patients? What does it mean for physicians and healthcare providers? What does autonomy look like in regards to practitioners of the Jehovah’s Witness faith or for folks considering receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. I answer these questions and more as I attempt to provide a baseline for encouraging patient autonomy.
It is my hope that generating discussions on Clinical Medical Ethics and Culturally Competent Care will have a positive impact on the lives of patients that look like me.
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