Many people believe they are commanding respect when they are, in fact, relying on fear, compliance, or positional authority.

Patient rights are a fundamental aspect of modern health care, encapsulating key ethical principles and legal protections for individuals receiving medical care. These rights have evolved over the ...

The Effect of Mental Illness on Autonomous Decision-Making Capacity. One key tenet of medical ethics is respect for patient autonomy. Respect for autonomy generally requires treating patients as ...