Mark Borden MD | Autonomy: Respecting Patient Rights and Decisions

 

The principle of autonomy emphasizes the patient's right to make informed decisions about their care. It is rooted in the belief that patients have the ability and the right to determine what happens to their bodies, based on their values, beliefs, and preferences. Dr. Mark E Borden MD highlights that autonomy is about more than simply obtaining consent for medical procedures; it involves ensuring that patients are fully informed about their options and understand the implications of their decisions.

 

One of the key challenges in respecting autonomy is ensuring that patients have enough information to make an informed choice without feeling overwhelmed. In practice, this means providing patients with clear, concise, and relevant information about their diagnosis, treatment options, risks, and outcomes. For example, a physician might need to explain the potential benefits and risks of surgery versus a less invasive treatment, allowing the patient to weigh these factors in light of their personal goals.

 

Dr. Borden also emphasizes that autonomy requires physicians to respect the decisions of patients, even when they disagree with them. This can be particularly challenging when a patient refuses a treatment that a physician believes is in their best interest. However, the ethical principle of autonomy requires that healthcare professionals honor the patient's wishes, as long as the patient is capable of making decisions and fully understands the consequences.

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