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Table 1 An overview of the three ethical perspectives[5, 6, 811]

From: Paternalism, autonomy and reciprocity: ethical perspectives in encounters with patients in psychiatric in-patient care

Perspective

Core normative document(s)

Core values highlighted

Decision made by (decision-model)

Paternalism

The Hippocratic Oath

Beneficence Nonmaleficence

Professionals (Paternalistic)

Autonomy

The International Code of Medical Ethics

Autonomy

The informed patient (Informed)

Reciprocity

The Madrid declaration

Participation

The patient and staff, in association with other stakeholders (Shared)

 

The Kobe declaration

Justice