The RN student has been studying ethics in health care. Based on what she has learned, how would she explain the bioethical principle of autonomy?

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Self-determination, or the right to make one's own health care decisions, and informed consent are grounded in the principle of autonomy. The belief that a physician knows what is best for the patient is known as paternalism, and the belief that every patient has a right to health care, as well as informed consent, is the principle of justice.

The RN Student Has Been Studying Ethics in Health Care