Paternalism and autonomy
Paternalism and autonomy: How should doctors go about protecting patient autonomy? Is paternalism ever acceptable? Compare either (a) Ackerman to Goldman Goldman rejects the idea that doctors should make paternalistic decisions for patients. Explain his argument. In what situations do Ackerman leave room for paternalism and why? Can Goldman answer either D or A’s concerns about a situation where autonomy should be should not be given full priority or is there an argument to be made that paternalism is never acceptable? Final paper: 1500 words, double-spaced and typed. If you want comments on your paper, please email me the paper by the deadline. Important criteria for papers: (1) They must argue for a position. You need a thesis statement for your papers. Your thesis should be defended with reasons and argument. (2) Citations should be provided whenever you mention or quote from a reading. But do not give the argument in quotes For Goldman (The Refutation of Medical Paternalism) and Ackerman (Why doctors should intervene) articles. You may use the link for the articles. https://philosophyjam.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/icloud-bioethics-principles-issues-and-cases-3rd-edition-copy.pdf