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This 8 page paper takes a look at the concept of patient autonomy. Many examples are provided and the subject is discussed in depth. Annotated bibliography is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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quite a controversial subject. it is a philosophical question and Sarvimaki (1999) asks:" Is the principle of patient autonomy a valid ethical principle in all nursing situations? " (p.9). In
other words, is autonomy always desirable? The relationship between autonomy as concept equated with patients rights and autonomy related to mental competence is that the former supposes that the patient
has the mental ability to act autonomously (Nessa & Malterud, 1998). At the same time, the issue of autonomy broaches medical ethics. Patient autonomy, and the
right of patients to make decisions for themselves, either alone or in conjunction with professionals, is important (Savett, 2000). In other words, a student writing on this subject should note
that this is not only a practical issue, it is one where ethics come into play. Using autonomy as a concept, a student wanting to create a sample case
in accordance with information from the book "Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing," might write something as follows: Concept: Autonomy Aim of Analysis: Develop an operational definition and
illustrate the concept, particularly as it respects long-term care of the elderly. Critical Attributes: All cases in respect to autonomy should involve: 1. Attributes should
be in agreement with a working definition of autonomy. Thus, the following attributes should be seen: self-determination, independence, and self-care (Proot, Crebolder, Abu-Saad, Macor & Ruud, 2000). 2. It should
be acknowledged that facilities which promote autonomy engage in certain practices. Professionals that prompt autonomy do so by "giving therapy, support and information, attentiveness and respect, paternalism and teamwork"
(Proot et al., 2000, p.460). 3. It should be noted that certain things restrict autonomy. Certain conditions and disabilities, inclusive of emotions can constrain autonomy (Proot et al., 2000).
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