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As an introduction to this issue, I argue that the concept of autonomy is clearly important for many of the freedoms we enjoy. The problem in medicine with its use lies in interpreting the concept with respect to the impact of disease on persons, the models of medicine we employ, and the settings in which the problems arise. A short statement about the major points of the authors collected in this issue concludes the editorial.
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Thomasma, D.C. Autonomy in the doctor-patient relation. Theor Med Bioeth 5, 1–7 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00489241
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