Patients ’ Autonomy at the End of Life: A critical review

The predominating definition of autonomy as a capacity to make an independent rational choice may not be suitable for patients in palliative care. Therefrom arises the actual need for more contextualized perspectives on autonomy to promote the quality of life and satisfaction with care of terminally ill patients.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research