What About the Family?

Creator(s)

John Hardwig, Quillen-Dishner College of Medicine

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1990

Description

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.

Citation Information

Hardwig, John. 1990. What About the Family?. Hastings Center Report. Vol.20(2). 5-10. https://doi.org/10.2307/3562603 PMID: 2318632 ISSN: 0093-0334