
%0 Journal Article
%A Willis, Derek 
%T Ethics: In search of true autonomy
%J Journal of Primary Health Care
%D 2009/06/01
%V 1
%N 2
%P 152-153
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/HC09152
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/HC09152 
%X Patient autonomy is discussed in medical care now both because this is an appropriate ethical practice and also as a reaction against the emphasis that was placed in the past on the medical profession &#x91;always knowing best&#x92;. This article examines where our present understanding and practice of the ethical concept of autonomy may be flawed. It examines both doctors&#x92; and patients&#x92; responsibilities for this flaw and how they may be rectified. 
