Interference with the FREEDOM or PERSONAL AUTONOMY of another person, with justifications referring to the promotion of the person's good or the prevention of harm to the person. (from Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy, 1995); more generally, not allowing a person to make decisions on his or her own behalf.

Annotation

do not confuse with FATHERS or PATERNITY

DUI

D026706 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0378691

History note

2002

Public note

2002