Between a rock and a hard place, fall back on the patient’s right to choose

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Between a rock and a hard place, fall back on the patient’s right to choose

Narae Song

Narae Song

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Our columnist imagines an ethical lifeline to cling to when doctor–patient decision-making gets tough

Narae Song ponders a patient’s right to informed consent, and whether they truly understand their health conditions, much like her when it comes to auto repairs

I had just taken my car in for a service and I felt terribly judged. The mechanic told me I had to get A, B, and C done and vaguely suggested it was a