autonomous person
[/ɔːˈtɒnəməs ˈpɜːrsən/]
nounpl: autonomous persons / autonomous people
pessoa autônoma
1. An individual who has the capacity and right to make independent decisions about their own life, body, and choices without external control or coercion
An autonomous person has the right to refuse medical treatment based on their personal beliefs.
Uma pessoa autônoma tem o direito de recusar tratamento médico baseado em suas crenças pessoais.
2. A self-governing individual who is self-reliant and independent in their actions and decision-making
The autonomous person took full responsibility for the consequences of their decisions.
A pessoa autônoma assumiu total responsabilidade pelas consequências de suas decisões.
3. In legal and ethical contexts, an individual recognized as having moral agency and the capacity for rational thought
Bioethics emphasizes treating every autonomous person with respect and dignity.
A bioética enfatiza tratar cada pessoa autônoma com respeito e dignidade.
The concept of 'autonomous person' is central to Western bioethics, human rights law, and medical ethics in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, the concept gained prominence with the 2012 Brazilian Civil Code reforms emphasizing personal autonomy and informed consent. In the USA, autonomy is a cornerstone of medical law and patient rights. Both cultures increasingly recognize the importance of respecting autonomous decision-making in healthcare, legal, and ethical frameworks.
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