Abstract
1/2008
vol. 16
Patients’ autonomy in health care
Gin Prakt 2008; 1: 22-26
Online publish date: 2008/03/19
For centuries, paternalism was an important part of traditional medicine. In the 21st century autonomy is the best characterization of the doctor-patient relationship. Autonomy respects the rights of patients to self-determination. The following article presents legal aspects of patients’ autonomy in Poland.
Keywords
autonomy, patients’ rights, information, human rights
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