Autonomy & paternalism : reflections on the theory and practice of health care / editors, Thomas Nys, Yvonne Denier, Toon Vandevelde.

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TextSeries: Ethical perspectives monograph series ; 5.Publication details: Leuven ; Dudley, MA : Peeters, 2007.Description: 183 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:

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9789042918801
9042918802

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Autonomy and paternalism

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174.2 NYS 22

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2008 B-863

Review: "This book offers a thorough reflection on the relationship between autonomy and paternalism, and argues that, from both theoretical and practical angles, the tension between these concepts is not as acute as it might seem. In long-term care, psychiatry, and care for the severely handicapped, the principle of respect for autonomy is particularly ill-suited. This, however, does not mean that such respect is totally irrelevant, but that it should take a different shape. Good care in those cases requires us to transcend the sharp dichotomy between autonomy and paternalism."--BOOK JACKET.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Long Loan	Nursing collection room Athlone Nursing Collection	174.2 NYS (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		224192

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"This book offers a thorough reflection on the relationship between autonomy and paternalism, and argues that, from both theoretical and practical angles, the tension between these concepts is not as acute as it might seem. In long-term care, psychiatry, and care for the severely handicapped, the principle of respect for autonomy is particularly ill-suited. This, however, does not mean that such respect is totally irrelevant, but that it should take a different shape. Good care in those cases requires us to transcend the sharp dichotomy between autonomy and paternalism."--BOOK JACKET.