Paternalism in health care ethics is the idea that those with relevant knowledge and experience are better

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Paternalism in health care ethics is the idea that those with relevant knowledge and experience are better positioned to make decisions than the less informed person (the patient).  Do you think that doctors are better positioned than their patients to make health care decisions for the patient? Why or why not? Is there ever a time a doctor should make medical decisions for a patient? Explain your answer.

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Ethics Theory And Contemporary Issues

ISBN: 9780357798539

10th Edition

Authors: Andrew Fiala, Barbara MacKinnon

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