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    Assessing patient competence is crucial for ethical and legal reasons. This article explores theoretical and practical aspects of competence in adult patients to improve decision-making.

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    • Medical Ethics
    • Legal Medicine
    • Clinical Practice

    Background:

    • Physician's intuition and experience often guide patient competence assessments.
    • This reliance on subjective judgment can lead to inaccurate evaluations.
    • Inadequate competence assessment carries significant ethical and legal risks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To address the theoretical underpinnings of patient competence.
    • To provide practical guidance for assessing competence in adult patients.
    • To mitigate ethical and legal consequences arising from competence-related errors.

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    • Review of theoretical frameworks for patient competence.
    • Analysis of practical challenges in clinical competence assessment.
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    • Main Results:

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    • Both respecting incompetent decisions and disrespecting competent ones pose risks.

    Conclusions:

    • A more structured approach to competence assessment is needed.
    • Integrating theory and practice can enhance accuracy.
    • Improved competence evaluation safeguards patient rights and legal compliance.