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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Bioethics
  • Japanese Bioethics

Background:

  • Explores the concept of autonomy, specifically 'Jiritsu' (autonomy), within Japanese medical ethics.
  • Reviews historical background and linguistic nuances of autonomy in Japan.
  • Identifies key interpretations of autonomy discussed in Japanese bioethics literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the nature of autonomy and respect for autonomy in Japanese medical ethics.
  • To identify and examine prevalent understandings of autonomy in Japanese bioethics research.
  • To propose a refined understanding of autonomy in the context of medical decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a literature survey of Japanese and English research.
  • Analyzed discussions on individual autonomy, relational autonomy, and principled autonomy.
  • Examined Edmund Pellegrino's concept of 'a form of autonomy'.

Main Results:

  • Identified three major interpretations of autonomy: individual, relational, and principled.
  • Proposed that 'a form of autonomy' involves minimizing physician paternalism and maximizing patient preference.
  • Introduced a family-facilitated approach to informed consent.

Conclusions:

  • The core of 'a form of autonomy' lies in reducing physician paternalism and respecting patient preferences.
  • Cross-cultural understanding is crucial for advancing global bioethics and international scholarly dialogue.
  • Advocates for the term 'Bioethics across the Globe' to foster deeper national bioethics understanding.