Podcasts Health Light Up The Couch "But That's Not What I Want": The Ethics of Self-Determination and Cultivating Medical Autonomy, Ep. 173

"But That's Not What I Want": The Ethics of Self-Determination and Cultivating Medical Autonomy, Ep. 173

Published: March 30, 2023, 3:30 p.m.

b'Diane Bigler, LCSW, takes a deep dive into how to approach ethical considerations regarding client self-determination around medical care. What rights does a patient/client have? What if their provider disagrees with their choice? What if WE, as a therapist, disagree? In this interview, Diane breaks down the complexity of medical decision-making and the importance of supporting client/patient autonomy using helpful case examples and her own lived experience. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.'