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The Limits of Medical Paternalism (Social Ethics and Policy)

Heta Häyry

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Description:The Limits of Medical Paternalism defines and morally assesses paternalistic interventions, especially in the context of medicine and health care. Although much has been written on the subject of paternalism, its conceptual background has not been properly analyzed. In this book, Heta Häyry addresses this problem by dividing paternalistic interventions into two categories: strong paternalism and weak paternalism.As defined in the book, strong paternalism is when a person's autonomy is violated and decisions are made for her "in her own best interest," even though she is capable of making her own decisions. In the author's view strong paternalism is unjustifiable. In contrast, weak paternalism is when a person is temporarily incapable of self-determined decision-making, and so the violations of her autonomy can sometimes be justified by an appeal to her own good.The application of this view to modern medicine reveals that no overall a priori judgement is possible concerning the rights and wrongs of paternalistic medical intervention. It is not always the case that "the doctor knows best," and yet, in some cases patients may not be competent enough to make the best medical decisions.The Limits of Medical Paternalism discusses the important manifestations of paternalism in medical practice, the conceptual issues involved, and the utilitarian, moral and rational arguments for intervention in a clear, lively, and provocative style.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Limits of Medical Paternalism (Social Ethics and Policy). To get started finding The Limits of Medical Paternalism (Social Ethics and Policy), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: The Limits of Medical Paternalism defines and morally assesses paternalistic interventions, especially in the context of medicine and health care. Although much has been written on the subject of paternalism, its conceptual background has not been properly analyzed. In this book, Heta Häyry addresses this problem by dividing paternalistic interventions into two categories: strong paternalism and weak paternalism.As defined in the book, strong paternalism is when a person's autonomy is violated and decisions are made for her "in her own best interest," even though she is capable of making her own decisions. In the author's view strong paternalism is unjustifiable. In contrast, weak paternalism is when a person is temporarily incapable of self-determined decision-making, and so the violations of her autonomy can sometimes be justified by an appeal to her own good.The application of this view to modern medicine reveals that no overall a priori judgement is possible concerning the rights and wrongs of paternalistic medical intervention. It is not always the case that "the doctor knows best," and yet, in some cases patients may not be competent enough to make the best medical decisions.The Limits of Medical Paternalism discusses the important manifestations of paternalism in medical practice, the conceptual issues involved, and the utilitarian, moral and rational arguments for intervention in a clear, lively, and provocative style.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Limits of Medical Paternalism (Social Ethics and Policy). To get started finding The Limits of Medical Paternalism (Social Ethics and Policy), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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