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Autonomy and the akratic patient

C J McKnight1

  • 1Department of Philosophy, Queen's University of Belfast.

Journal of Medical Ethics
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
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Medical ethics struggles with weak-willed patients. This paper argues that while incontinent patients can be considered autonomous, respecting their autonomy doesn't always dictate treatment decisions.

Keywords:
Analytical ApproachPhilosophical ApproachProfessional Patient Relationship

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Philosophy of Medicine
  • Patient Autonomy

Background:

  • Current medical ethics frameworks often distinguish between autonomous and non-autonomous patients.
  • This distinction faces challenges when dealing with patients exhibiting weak will or incontinence.
  • Existing literature, including work by B. Brody and R. Gillon, offers limited solutions for such cases.