The Concept of Precedent Autonomy

Does respect for autonomy imply respect for precedent autonomy? The principle of respect for autonomy requires us to respect a competent patient’s treatment preference, but not everyone agrees that it requires us to respect preferences formed earlier by a now-incapacitated patient, such as those exp...

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Main Author: Davies, John K. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2002
In: Bioethics
Year: 2002, Volume: 16, Issue: 2, Pages: 114-133
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