title: A paradox about capacity, alcoholism, and noncompliance.
authors.affiliation: Ethics Consultation Service, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Spike
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology*; D003125:Colostomy; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005610:Freedom; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016743:Mental Competency; D008875:Middle Aged; D026706:Paternalism; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D012945:Social Values; D016312:Treatment Refusal / Q000523:psychology*