Opinion: Vaccine policy it is not a matter of autonomy at all, because infants do not decline vaccination — their parents do.

A voter-mandated law could expand the independence of the Maui County Board of Ethics, enabling its staff to perform more classes to promote ethical conduct as well as independent investigations into ...

Whether opponents realize it or not, weapon autonomy — to include the choice to kill — will win, and in some cases has already won, the drone debate. The false wall in the public’s understanding ...

Since the issuance of the Dobbs decision, there’s been significant discussion by lawyers, philosophers, healthcare providers and political leaders. The ruling has created uncertainty and confusion for ...

The ethical principle of autonomy refers to self-determination and encompasses veracity, disclosure/informed consent, confidentiality, and promise keeping. [4] Applying the principle of autonomy to ...

Fluoridation is the vampire of public health debate that has currently regained new life. It’s been called one of the greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. But toss in a dash of ...

The major criticism brought against the recommendations is that they unacceptably override patients’ consent, and hence their autonomy, which is the chief value protected by informed consent ...

Nowhere is the need for culturally competent health care more apparent, or more poignant, than when a patient and his or her family confront the possibility of death in a medical setting. The ...