What About the Family?

Hastings Center Report 20 (2):5-10 (1990)
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The prevalent ethic of patient autonomy ignores family interests in medical treatment decisions. Acknowledging these interests as legitimate forces basic changes in ethical theory and the moral practice of medicine.

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