B44: Respect patient autonomy in health care decision making
{"Image DocumentName": "B44: Respect patient autonomy in health care decision making", "Image ImageDescription": "Medical care in the United States has rapidly moved away from a paternalistic approach to patients and toward an emphasis on patient autonomy. Respect for patient autonomy is one of the cornerstones of contemporary medical ethics, and an important principle for medical practitioners. Respect for patient autonomy is not the only significant ethical obligation; preventing harm, acting for the good of the patient and issues of justice (resource allocation) are also important. The decision-making process, through which respect for the patient s autonomy may be demonstrated, is complex in general practice. There\u2019s duty to respect the patient s rights to self-determination and confidentiality.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}