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Informed consent without autonomy.(medical ethics)

A HYPOTHETICAL CASE

Mrs. Mary Carpenter has experienced post-menopausal vaginal bleeding. Her gynecologist, Dr. John, diagnosed endometrial cancer and recommended a hysterectomy. She and her husband, Joe, go to visit Dr. John at his office at Good Samaritan Catholic Hospital to discuss their options. Dr. John explains the indications for the procedure, the nature of the procedure, the risks and benefits, and the alternatives, including second opinions and not having the procedure. In order to ensure that Mary and Joe have understood everything, Dr. John asks them to repeat back what they have heard. After they take a moment to discuss it among themselves, Mary signs the ...

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