The patient's autonomy always, always should be respected, even if it is absolutely contrary - the decision is contrary to best medical advice and what the physician wants.
More Quotes from Jack Kevorkian:
There's no doubt I expect to die in prison.Jack Kevorkian
Five to six thousand people die every year waiting for organs, but nobody cares.
Jack Kevorkian
Not one has shown an iota of fear of death. They want to end this agony.
Jack Kevorkian
I gambled and I lost. I failed in securing my options for this choice for myself, but I succeeded in verifying the Dark Age is still with us.
Jack Kevorkian
I will admit, like Socrates and Aristotle and Plato and some other philosophers, that there are instances where the death penalty would seem appropriate.
Jack Kevorkian
You work with doctors and families, and medical colleagues, and all the people involved in it without government or religious intrusion.
Jack Kevorkian
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Decision Making Quotes, Medicine & Medical Quotes, Respect QuotesSell yourself first, if you want to sell anything.
Burt Lancaster
I'm convinced you can combine this with reporting integrity and accuracy.
Jack Brickhouse
In fact, it used to be a joke if you studied at a University.
Tony Randall