RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Finding the will to recover: philosophical perspectives on agency and the sick role
JF Journal of Medical Ethics
JO J Med Ethics
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics
SP 831
OP 833
DO 10.1136/jme.2010.035865
VO 36
IS 12
A1 Pearce, Steve
A1 Pickard, Hanna
YR 2010
UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/36/12/831.abstract
AB 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.