Controversies in Ethics in Long-Term Care

In decision-making, health care providers of long-term care regularly face a struggle between moral imperatives, medical technology, and financial considerations. This volume addresses crucial ethical issues, including advance directives (living wills), autonomy of the frail elders, home vs. institutional care, termination of treatment, and comfort care. It also discusses multicultural issues and the treatment of dementia patients. The volume is a vital resource for all long-term care professionals, as well as for academics and students concerned with ethics in health care.Olson, Ellen is the author of 'Controversies in Ethics in Long-Term Care' with ISBN 9780826186003 and ISBN 0826186009.