concept   patient autonomy

8 commonsense assertions
Cultures (8) Western countries (1) medical field (1) United Kingdom (1) Western medical education (1) Western medical settings (1) healthcare industry in the West (1) western medical practices (1) western medicinal practices (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 patient autonomy Western countries In Western countries, patient autonomy is valued, allowing patients to make informed decisions about their medical treatment, including end-of-life care. 8
2 patient autonomy medical field Respecting patient autonomy is a fundamental principle in the medical field, but may be influenced by family dynamics. 2
3 patient autonomy United Kingdom In the UK, patient autonomy includes the right to access their medical records and information about their condition. 1
4 patient autonomy Western medical education Western medical education values patient autonomy and encourages informed consent and patient decision-making. 1
5 patient autonomy Western medical settings In Western medical settings, informed consent and respect for patient autonomy are essential principles in medical practice. 1
6 patient autonomy healthcare industry in the West In the Western healthcare industry, patient autonomy is emphasized, with healthcare decisions typically involving the patient's active participation and consent. 1
7 patient autonomy western medical practices In western medical practices, patient autonomy is highly emphasized and legally protected, giving patients significant decision-making power. 1
8 patient autonomy western medicinal practices In Western medicine, patient autonomy is emphasized and patients have the right to make their own decisions. 1