Chapter 3 Paternalism and Patient Autonomy Flashcards
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Autonomy
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A person’s rational capacity for self-governance or self-determination
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Paternalism
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The overriding of a person’s actions or decision-making for his own good
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Weak Paternalism
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Paternalism is directed at persons who cannot act autonomously or whose autonomy is greatly diminished
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Strong Paternalism
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The overriding of a person’s actions or choices, even though he is substantially autonomous
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Medical Futility
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The alleged pointlessness or ineffectiveness of administering particular treatments
