Personal Autonomy

Self-directing freedom and especially moral independence. An ethical principle holds that the autonomy of persons ought to be respected. (Bioethics Thesaurus)

Year introduced: 2002

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Tree Number(s): F02.600, I01.880.604.473.380.500, K01.752.566.479.830.650, N03.706.437.380.500, N05.350.958.650

MeSH Unique ID: D026684

Entry Terms:

• Autonomy, Personal
• Self Determination
• Free Will

Previous Indexing:

• Freedom (1974-2001)

See Also:

• Self Concept
• Professional Autonomy
• Paternalism

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Psychological Phenomena
Personal Autonomy

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Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena Category
Social Sciences
Sociology
Social Control, Formal
Human Rights
Freedom
Personal Autonomy

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Humanities Category
Humanities
Philosophy
Morals
Ethics
Principle-Based Ethics
Personal Autonomy
Relational Autonomy

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Health Care Category
Health Care Economics and Organizations
Social Control, Formal
Human Rights
Freedom
Personal Autonomy

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Health Care Category
Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation
Ethics
Principle-Based Ethics
Personal Autonomy
Relational Autonomy