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Principles of Bioethics for Christian Physicians: Autonomy and Respect

“…Carl E. Schneider, in his book The Practice of Autonomy, sums it up this way: "… now that the law has installed an armory of devices to promote patients' autonomy, bioethicists and lawyers need to undertake the grubbier but rewarding work of asking what people actually want, how they actually behave, and what changes are actually possible." 18 Other persuasive arguments can be made against autonomy as the fundamental bioethical principle. One is that the patient's autonomy and decision-making skills may be routinely compromised by illness.…”

Principles of Bioethics for Christian Physicians: Autonomy and Respect

“…17 This statement of theirs seemingly offers a foothold for those who would argue against that notion of an absolute autonomy which is so prevalent today. Carl E. Schneider, in his book The Practice of Autonomy , sums it up this way: “…now that the law has installed an armory of devices to promote patients’ autonomy, bioethicists and lawyers need to undertake the grubbier but rewarding work of asking what people actually want, how they actually behave, and what changes are actually possible.” 18…”