word
Autonomy principle
aw-TON-oh-mee PRIN-sih-pul
/ɔːˈtɒnəmi ˈprɪnsɪpəl/Listen
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autonomyprinciple
Dictionary meaning
The ethical principle that individuals have the right to make their own informed decisions about their healthcare and life without undue external influence, and that this right must be respected by medical practitioners and researchers.
Examples
- The autonomy principle supports a patient's right to refuse treatment even when physicians disagree.
- Respecting the autonomy principle means providing complete information so patients can decide for themselves.
Synonyms: patient autonomy, self-determination, respect for persons
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