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Dr. Cohen on Bioethics: Autonomy and Informed Consent

Bioethics Lecture: Autonomy and Voluntariness What does it mean for a healthcare decision to be made freely? This lecture examines voluntariness, a critical condition of autonomy in bioethics. Even when patients are informed and capable, autonomy is compromised if decisions are shaped by coercion, manipulation, or undue pressure. In this lecture, we explore: The ethical meaning of voluntariness in healthcare decision-making How coercion, manipulation, and subtle pressure undermine autonomy The role of family influence, institutional power, and economic vulnerability Why voluntariness is essential to valid informed consent Clinical examples where autonomy may appear present but is ethically compromised This session is especially relevant for healthcare professionals and students who must assess consent in complex, emotionally charged, or high-pressure clinical environments. Keywords / Hashtags: #Bioethics #Autonomy #Voluntariness #HealthcareEthics #MedicalEthics #InformedConsent #PatientAutonomy #ClinicalEthics #EthicsInPractice