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. 2013 Dec 6;14:49. doi: 10.1186/1472-6939-14-49

Table 1.

An overview of the three ethical perspectives[5,6,8-11]

Perspective Core normative document(s) Core values highlighted Decision made by (decision-model)
Paternalism
The Hippocratic Oath
Beneficence Nonmaleficence
Professionals (Paternalistic)
Autonomy
The International Code of Medical Ethics
Autonomy
The informed patient (Informed)
Reciprocity
The Madrid declaration
Participation
The patient and staff, in association with other stakeholders (Shared)
  The Kobe declaration Justice