Journal
of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, Aug 2016, vol. 18, no. 4, p. 284-289
Blackler,
Liz
When patients are unduly pressured by their families to make medical
decisions that are not in line with previously held values, beliefs, or
perspectives, autonomy is compromised. Decision making in the context of family involvement and relational autonomy
will be explored along with effects of caregiver stressors, patient/family
disagreements, and the nuances of substituted judgment. The article also discusses strategies for best working with and advocating for
patients who are experiencing compromised autonomy.