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Autonomy and Patients' Decisions
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Patient autonomy is an important concept in the clinical context, but the idea in contemporary bioethics discussions is often muddled. By looking closely at the ideas of Rosseau, Kant, and Mill, Autonomy and Patients' Decisions traces the modern concept of autonomy from its historical roots. Charting the changes in notions of autonomy in Beauchamp and Childress's seminal Principles of Biomedical Ethics to provide an overview of how autonomy has been viewed in the field, Merle Spriggs then identifies the four distinct notions of autonomy being referred to in contemporary discussion. The examination of these notions, especially the "descriptive psychological" account, in relation to case studies provides a clear concept of autonomy, compatible with both consequentialist and rights-based theories of ethics. This book provides a clear understanding of patient autonomy and will prove essential reading for health care professionals, bioethicsts, and philosophers.
Table of Contents
Part 2 Historical Background
Chapter 3 Kant's Idea of Autonomy
Chapter 4 Millian Ideas in Contemporary Interpretations of Autonomy
Chapter 5 The Development of the Contemporary Idea of Autonomy
Part 6 Different Notions of Autonomy
Chapter 7 Different Notions of Autonomy Identified
Chapter 8 Critical Analysis of the Different Concepts
Part 9 The Search for a Better, More Defensible, Theory
Chapter 10 Can a Good Descriptive Psychological Account of Autonomy be Achieved?
Chapter 11 Some Test Cases for Theories of Autonomy
Chapter 12 Conclusion: Preliminary Ideas for a Better, More Useful, Theory for the Clinical Context
Product details
| Published | May 09 2005 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 288 |
| ISBN | 9780739109182 |
| Imprint | Lexington Books |
| Dimensions | 228 x 161 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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