Day: February 26, 2025

Balancing Patient Independence and Life Preservation: Which Should Be Prioritized?

Balancing Patient Independence and Life Preservation: Which Should Be Prioritized?Balancing Patient Independence and Life Preservation: Which Should Be Prioritized?

# **Navigating Patient Autonomy and Welfare in Senior Care** ### **Introduction** Medical ethics highlight essential tenets like autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice. However, when addressing elderly patients with cognitive limitations