Finding the will to recover: philosophical perspectives on agency and the sick role

Recovery from a range of common medical conditions requires patients to have the will to change their behaviour. The authors argue that the proper recognition of the role of willpower in recovery is necessary for effective treatment.

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Published in:Journal of medical ethics 2010-12, Vol.36 (12), p.831-833
Main Authors: Pearce, Steve, Pickard, Hanna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictive behaviors
Applied and professional ethics
Attitude to Health
Bioethics
Company business management
Delivery of Health Care
Depressive disorders
Diabetes
Diseases
Empowerment
Essay
Health aspects
Health attitudes
Humans
Illness Behavior
Illnesses
Management
Medical conditions
Medical technology
Mental depression
Motivation
Obesity
Patient Participation
Patients
Personality disorders
philosophy of medicine
Power (Psychology)
Resilience (Personality trait)
Self control
Self destructive behavior
Sick Role
Substance abuse treatment
Symptoms
Willpower
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Summary:Recovery from a range of common medical conditions requires patients to have the will to change their behaviour. The authors argue that the proper recognition of the role of willpower in recovery is necessary for effective treatment.
ISSN:0306-6800
1473-4257
DOI:10.1136/jme.2010.035865