While it is important to respect individual autonomy in medical decisions, an unrestricted approach could potentially lead to misuse or decisions that harm the individual in question. For instance, consider the situation where someone with a severe mental illness decides to forgo necessary medication because they believe they are better off without it. Their decision may be based on their personal beliefs, but it could lead to serious harm or even a crisis situation.
How would you propose we balance individual freedom with the potential risks to the person or society? Can you think of a system that ensures personal freedom while also protecting individuals and society from potential harm?
