The continuing debate over risk-related standards of competence
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In assessing risk-related standards of competence, it is more important to focus on cognitive ability than performance. Patients may be mentally functional but unable to properly evaluate situations and make decisions. Standards of competence must therefore be directed at examining evidence that patients are capable of reasoning and weighing consequences.
Publication Name: Bioethics
Subject: Philosophy and religion
ISSN: 0269-9702
Year: 1999
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Risk-related standards of competence
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The asymmetrical competence model continues to undermine the model of risk-related standard of competence. While some theorists equivocate two senses of competence, those of competence to complete a task and competence in completing a task, this process fails to address issues such as objective evaluation, benevolent intervention and individual autonomy.
Publication Name: Bioethics
Subject: Philosophy and religion
ISSN: 0269-9702
Year: 1999
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Asymmetrical competence
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Asymmetrical competence is a necessary tool for assessing a patient's capability to make decisions. Since the levels of risks associated with different treatments vary greatly, different levels of competence should therefore be required. By focusing on situation outcomes as well as patients' capabilities, quality of care can be enhanced.
Publication Name: Bioethics
Subject: Philosophy and religion
ISSN: 0269-9702
Year: 1999
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