Patients’ autonomy in health care

Konrad Wroński; Jarosław Cywiński; Jerzy Okraszewski; Roman Bocian

ISSN: 1231-6407

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1/2008
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Patients’ autonomy in health care

Konrad Wroński

,

Jarosław Cywiński

,

Jerzy Okraszewski

,

Roman Bocian

Gin Prakt 2008; 1: 22-26

Online publish date: 2008/03/19

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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.

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Patients’ autonomy in health care

Konrad Wroński , Jarosław Cywiński , Jerzy Okraszewski , Roman Bocian

autonomy, patients’ rights, information, human rights

Konrad Wroński

,

Jarosław Cywiński

,

Jerzy Okraszewski

,

Roman Bocian