The concept of autonomy in the patient-physician relationship Hasta-hekim ilişkisinde özerklik kavrami

Atıcı E.

SENDROM, vol.19, no.12, pp.75-78, 2007 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 12
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Journal Name: SENDROM
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.75-78
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Today, relationship model based on patient participation is preferred in the patient-physician relationship. One of the conditions of this relationship is to respect to the patient autonomy. Patient autonomy takes place in the patient rights. However, states that affect the autonomy must be well evaluated. In this paper, the concept of autonomy, its characteristics and factors that affect the autonomy is discussed.