Case and Commentary
Nov 2008
David Satin, MD and Justin Miles
Assuming rigid control over patients’ health care and subjecting them to strict regimens without offering them a choice in the matter is frank paternalism. Moreover, proceeding with an invasive test without obtaining proper informed consent is malpractice.
Virtual Mentor. 2008; 10(11):694-699. doi:
10.1001/virtualmentor.2008.10.11.ccas1-0811.