RT Book T1 Dignity in care for older people A2 Nordenfelt, Lennart 1945- LA English PP Chichester, U.K Ames, Iowa PB Wiley-Blackwell YR 2009 UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/664719465 AB 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 AB 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 NO Includes bibliographical references and index CN RA564.8 SN 9781405183420 SN 9781282343771 SN 1444316419 SN 1444316427 SN 9781444316414 SN 9781444316421 K1 Dignity K1 Quality of life K1 Older people : Medical care K1 Geriatrics : ethics K1 Aged : psychology K1 Personal Autonomy K1 Health Services for the Aged : ethics DO 10.1002/9781444316414