Chapter 3: Paternalism And Patient Autonomy

Question 1

Weak Paternalism

Answer 1

Overriding a person’s autonomy when the person is unable to act autonomously or their ability to do so is greatly diminished

Exp. people who are actively psychotic, have mental retardation, are severely depressed, or have acute addictions

Question 2

Strong Paternalism

Answer 2

Overriding a person’s autonomy even though the person has the ability to act autonomously.

Question 3

Medical Futility

Answer 3

Pointless or ineffective treatments