Autonomia do paciente e objeção de consciência do médico

Key Points

• To explore the relationship between patient autonomy and the conscientious objection of physicians in elective treatments.
• Review of legal documents regarding patient rights and physician responsibilities.
• Analysis of case studies illustrating patient and physician interactions during treatment decisions.
• Patients have the right to refuse proposed therapies in elective treatments.
• Physicians can propose alternatives in response to patient refusal, adhering to legal guidelines.

Abstract