Of course, some may prefer the paternalism of old. But we should be able to make that choice, letting doctors know if we would prefer to be well informed or minimally informed.
作为患者、未来患者或患者亲属，我们都能从提高同意标准中获益。当然，一些人也许更喜欢旧式家长作风。但我们应该能够做出选择，让医生知道我们更愿意充分知情还是最小知情。