Medical autonomy refers to a patient's right to make informed decisions about their own healthcare without coercion. It empowers individuals to choose treatments, refuse procedures, or seek second opinions based on personal values. This principle benefits patients by respecting their dignity and agency, clinicians by fostering trust, and healthcare systems by promoting ethical, patient-centered care.
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