Paper
Teaching and learning ethics
Rights, respect for dignity and end-of-life care: time for a change in the concept of informed consent
J M Freeman
Correspondence toDr J M Freeman, 1026 Rolandvue Rd, Baltimore, MD 21240, USA; jfreeman@jhmi.edu
Received 18 June 2009
Revised 21 August 2009
Accepted 8 September 2009
Abstract
The current concepts of autonomy, surrogate autonomy and informed consent often lead to futile and expensive care at the ends of life. They may impinge on the dignity of the patient as well as subject society to unwarranted expense. In order to provide affordable healthcare for all, these concepts are in need of modification.
Source/Fonte: Journal of Medical Ethics
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