Rights, respect for dignity and end-of-life care: Time for a change in the concept of informed consent

J. M. Freeman

doi:10.1136/jme.2009.031773

Rights, respect for dignity and end-of-life care: Time for a change in the concept of informed consent

J. M. Freeman

School of Medicine

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	61-62
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of medical ethics
Volume	36
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/jme.2009.031773
State	Published - Jan 2010

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Issues, ethics and legal aspects
Health(social science)
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Health Policy

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