Paternalism

Interference with the FREEDOM or PERSONAL AUTONOMY of another person, with justifications referring to the promotion of the person's good or the prevention of harm to the person. (from Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy, 1995); more generally, not allowing a person to make decisions on his or her own behalf.

Year introduced: 2002

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Tree Number(s): F01.829.547

MeSH Unique ID: D026706

See Also:

• Personal Autonomy
• Beneficence

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Psychology, Social
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