Patient Autonomy
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Patient Autonomy refers to patients' right to make informed decisions about their healthcare. It involves respecting their values, preferences, and expressed needs.
Patient Autonomy is crucial because it enhances patient satisfaction, improves health outcomes, and promotes trust and communication between patients and healthcare providers.
Providers can support Patient Autonomy by providing clear information, encouraging questions, respecting cultural and personal values, involving family members, and using shared decision-making aids to help patients make informed decisions.
