title: Respecting the autonomy of the biologically driven.
authors.affiliation: Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, Naperville, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Tiemstra
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003125:Colostomy / Q000523:psychology*; D003657:Decision Making; D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology*; D033061:Ethics Consultation; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008297:Male; D016743:Mental Competency; D008875:Middle Aged; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D011287:Prejudice; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control