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Table 4 The result comprising three perspectives and eight values

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

Perspectives

Values

Paternalism

Promoting and restoring the health of the patient

Providing good care

Assuming responsibility

Autonomy

Respecting the patient’s right to self-determination and information

Respecting the patient’s integrity

Protecting human rights

Reciprocity

Involving patients in the planning and implementation of their care

 

Building trust between staff members and patients