title: [An approximation to the concepts of autonomy and integrity in clinical practice].
abstract: This paper is about the interplay between autonomy and integrity in individuals in the context of the doctor-patient relationship. It analyses the concepts of autonomy, competence and rationality, related to the notion of individual integrity. It further provides a practical guide for the assessment of competence levels to be used by training doctors and therapists.
authors.affiliation: Médico Forense de la Justicia Nacional.
authors.forename: Daniel H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Silva
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations