Respecting patient autonomy: legal and professional considerations

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Abstract

In this month's Policy column, Iwan Dowie explores patient autonomy - a concept largely embedded within the community nursing setting. Through legal cases, a history of laws relating to patient autonomy are presented and its implications for community nurses discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)110-111
Number of pages2
JournalBritish Journal of Community Nursing
Volume29
Issue number3
Early online date29 Feb 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Mar 2024

Keywords

  • Community nurse
  • patient autonomy
  • patient-centred care
  • policy

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