Beyond the biopsychosocial: relational autonomy, pluralistic pathways and the ethics of hostipitality

Key Points

• This research examines the limitations of the biopsychosocial model in healthcare ethics by introducing relational autonomy and pluralistic pathways.
• Conceptual analysis of relational autonomy
• Assessment of ethical frameworks in hostipitality
• Exploration of pluralistic approaches to healthcare ethics.
• Identified gaps in the biopsychosocial model related to patient autonomy.
• Demonstrated how relational autonomy offers a more inclusive ethical perspective.
• Highlighted the need for pluralistic pathways to enhance ethical decision-making in healthcare.