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. 1990 Mar-Apr;20(2):5-10.

What about the family?

J Hardwig  1
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  • PMID: 2318632

What about the family?

J Hardwig. Hastings Cent Rep. 1990 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

The prevalent ethic of patient autonomy ignores family interests in medical treatment decisions. Acknowledging these interests as legitimate forces basic changes in ethical theory and the moral practice of medicine.

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