Individual freedom versus collective responsibility: too many rights make a wrong?

<p/> <p>Individuals might reasonably expect the freedom to make their own decisions regarding their health. However, what happens when an individual's wishes conflict with what is in that individual's best interests? How far should an individual's rights be restricted for...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hallett Timothy B, Looker Katharine J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-10-01
Series:Emerging Themes in Epidemiology
Online Access:http://www.ete-online.com/content/3/1/14