The Social Construction of Autonomy and the Meanings of Autonomy for the Diabetic Patient from Doctor's Perspective

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Volume 92, 21 October 2013, pp : 2130–2135.

6 Pages Posted: 10 Dec 2013

Date Written: October 21, 2013

Abstract

The research aims to identify a working definition of autonomy for use by doctors with diabetic patients and for general practitioners, to inform and guide their practice and the doctor-patient relationship. Doctors operate with a definition of patient autonomy that involves their rationality and ability to make conscious decisions. Under these conditions, therapeutic education should be central in the approach of the doctor, in relation to the patient with chronic disease, to be able to inform the patient about specific lifestyle choices that he should take or avoid, and the risks of refusing to avoid any such risks.

Keywords: autonomy, applied ethics, self-achievement, authenticity

JEL Classification: I1

Suggested Citation

Sandu, Antonio Stefan, The Social Construction of Autonomy and the Meanings of Autonomy for the Diabetic Patient from Doctor's Perspective (October 21, 2013). Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Volume 92, 21 October 2013, pp : 2130–2135., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2365252

Antonio Stefan Sandu (Contact Author)

Stefan cel Mare University

Suceava
Romania

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