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Individual Sovereignty

Meaning

In the context of hormonal health and wellness, Individual Sovereignty is the ethical principle affirming a patient’s ultimate authority and right to self-determination over their own biological data, treatment choices, and body. This concept is fundamental to the clinical translator’s empathetic practice, ensuring that all diagnostic information and therapeutic recommendations are presented transparently to empower the individual to make informed, autonomous decisions about their health trajectory. It emphasizes a collaborative partnership in care, not a paternalistic one.