title: Narrative medicine and decision-making capacity.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The author proposes a new model for the assessment of decision-making capacity based on the principles of narrative medicine. The narrative method proposed by the author addresses the hidden power realtionships implicit in the current model of capacity assessment.
  
  
  METHODS
  Sample cases are reviewed using the traditional model in comparison with the narrative model.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Narrative medicine provides an effective model for the assessment of decision-making capacity.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Deficiencies in the traditional model capacity assessment can be effectively addressed using narrative strategies.
authors: Henry Ford Health System, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.
authors: Greg
authors: G
authors: Mahr
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making / Q000941:ethics; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D033262:Narration; D018802:Patient-Centered Care
keywords: capacity; ethics; narrative medicine