Why is it sometimes difficult to tell the difference between a doctor/pharmacist acting paternalistically and a doctor/ pharmacist respecting a patient’s autonomy?
Please write at least 300 words of the following prompt. Be sure to include the word-count at the top of the page. Your response will be graded according to the rubric found under “content” As always, it must be in your own words. Your response is due by 2/8 at 9.00 am
We have discussed many important concepts so far, including autonomy and weak/strong paternalism. Why is it sometimes difficult to tell the difference between a doctor/pharmacist acting paternalistically and a doctor/ pharmacist respecting a patient’s autonomy? Provide a clear and well-detailed example to illustrate this point. How do you think the doctor/pharmacist from your example should handle this dilemma?