Medical ethics have shifted away from paternalism in favor of patient autonomy, the core of which is informed consent.

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To me, rationing futile care is a way to give back patient autonomy.

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Dr. NICHOLL: Of course they are, but also they have to respect a patient's autonomy.

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They include your putting patient welfare and autonomy first and placing them within a greater commitment to social justice.

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Mr Howard emphasised instead the patient's autonomy and the potential for greater productivity in a world free of government targets.

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The key to preserving the dignity and autonomy of the patient is informed consent.

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Here, the principles of autonomy and individual responsibility of a patient, which are part of the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights, are impinged upon.

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The hospital has the responsibility to give the patient the best care they can and to respect his dignity and autonomy as much as is practical.

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They include deep trust, autonomy and self-regulation, participation in public policy, funding for what we value in both patient care and medical research in addition to many personal rewards.

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