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Undue Influence

Meaning

Undue influence, within a clinical framework, refers to a situation where one party, often possessing a position of authority or perceived expertise, exerts an inappropriate or excessive sway over another individual’s decisions, particularly concerning their health choices or physiological responses, thereby compromising the individual’s genuine autonomy or biological equilibrium. This influence can subtly distort an individual’s perception of their health status or treatment options, moving them away from fully informed, uncoerced decision-making.