ABSTRACT
The question of whether patients should influence medical decisions, and if so how much, is not simple. Among other things, it is necessary to decide whether the patient's well-being should take precedence over respect for the patient's autonomy, or vice versa; whether or not the patient has the capacity to exercise true autonomy; what the information should be furnished in order to provide the patient with the basis for making a decision about treatment; and how such information should be provided. This article examines these matters, reviews the pros and cons of various methods for obtaining patients' informed consent, presents some broad guidelines for dealing with informed consent issues in a therapeutic setting, and discusses ethical principles that should be applied in obtaining patients' informed consent to participate in clinical research
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados de organismos internacionais
Base de dados:
PAHO-IRIS
Assunto principal:
Defesa do Paciente
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Relações Médico-Paciente
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Revelação da Verdade
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Ética Médica
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Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido
Tipo de estudo:
Guia de prática clínica
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Estudo prognóstico
Aspecto:
Aspectos éticos
Ano de publicação:
1990
Tipo de documento:
Artigo