The major criticism brought against the recommendations is that they unacceptably override patients’ consent, and hence their autonomy, which is the chief value protected by informed consent ...

Patient autonomy is a fundamental ethical principle in clinical research, emphasising the right of individuals to make informed, voluntary decisions about their participation. It is primarily ...

Credit: Getty Images Respect for the autonomy of patients does not mean leaving them to navigate health care decisions on their own. Shared decision-making enables physicians to serve as guides to ...