Dignity in care for older people
The notion of quality of life has for several decades been well-established in ethical debate about health care and the care of older people. Dignity in Care for Older People highlights the notion of dignity within the care of the elderly, focusing on the importance of theoretical concepts. Primaril...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Chichester, U.K Ames, Iowa
Wiley-Blackwell
2009
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| In: | Year: 2009 |
| Reviews: | Book review: Nordenfelt L ed. 2009: Dignity in care for older people. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. 232 pp. GBP36.99; USD74.99 (PB). ISBN: 978 1 4051 8342 0 (2011) (Wood, Julia)
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| Further subjects: | B
Dignity
B Health Services for the Aged ethics B Personal Autonomy B Older people Medical care B Geriatrics ethics B Aged psychology B Quality of life |
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| Summary: | The notion of quality of life has for several decades been well-established in ethical debate about health care and the care of older people. Dignity in Care for Older People highlights the notion of dignity within the care of the elderly, focusing on the importance of theoretical concepts. Primarily based on a Research Project, Dignity and Older Europeans, funded by the European Commission, this book provides a thorough investigation of the concept of dignity and related concepts such as quality of life and autonomy. It includes a chapter devoted to the dignity of human embodiment, emphasizi The notion of quality of life has for several decades been well-established in ethical debate about health care and the care of older people. Dignity in Care for Older People highlights the notion of dignity within the care of the elderly, focusing on the importance of theoretical concepts.Primarily based on a Research Project, Dignity and Older Europeans, funded by the European Commission, this book provides a thorough investigation of the concept of dignity and related concepts such as quality of life and autonomy. It includes a chapter devoted to the dignity of human embodiment, emphasizin |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 140518342X |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1002/9781444316414 |