Patients' perceptions of self-determination suggest that, in their encounters with the professional care, knowledge is expressed as power. The feeling of a lack of self-determination can be reduced by help and support from a nurse who allocates time for communication in order to learn the patient's needs and reach a mutual understanding.
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