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The principle of respecting patient autonomy underpins the concept and practice of informed consent. Yet current approaches to consent often ignore the ways in which the exercise of autonomy is deeply epistemically dependent. In this paper, we draw on philosophical descriptions of autonomy 'scaffolding' and apply them to informed consent in medicine. We examine how this relates to other models of the doctor-patient relationship and other theories (eg, the notion of relational autonomy). A focus on scaffolding autonomy reframes the justification for existing ways of supporting decisions. In other cases, it suggests a need to rethink how, when and where professionals obtain consent. It may highlight the benefit of technology for supporting decisions. Finally, we consider the implications for some high-stakes decisions where autonomy is thought to be critical, for example, termination of pregnancy. We argue that such decisions should not be free from all sources of influence-rather they should be protected from undesired influence.
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Personal Autonomy
Informed Consent
Philosophy
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