The Duty to Inform in the Perspective of Physician-Patient Relationship Currently: Analisis in Focus of Human Dignity Principle and the Pacient Self-Determination Right

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the importance of horizontalization of information within the doctor-patient relationship, from the observation of the evolution of all -political socio-economic context that gives rise to a new conformation in new ethical standards. In this context, highlighted the importance of the duty to inform the medical professional as a result of the affirmation of the principle of Human Dignity , and the right to self-determination , which this takes place. For both, it is descriptive research on the topic, such as a deductive character approach, using bibliographic and documentary data on the topic in question.

Keywords

• Dever de informar
• Direito à informação
• Relação médico-paciente atual
• Dignidade da pessoa humana
• Autodeterminação do paciente