The Ethics of Caring for Older People, 2nd EditionISBN: 978-1-4051-7627-9
Paperback
152 pages
February 2009, BMJ Books
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the British Medical Association’s statement on the ethics related to care of the elderly, written and reviewed by a panel of renowned medical ethicists
an authoritative and considered reference, written in an accessible, non-jargon style so as to be useful for anyone charged with looking after the elderly
including useful case examples, this is invaluable to all health professionals and carers who need to know the law and ethics of looking after older people
focuses on practical issues such as helping older people stick to their treatment regimes, the sort of information they should be given to give valid consent, and their rights to confidentiality, as well as discussion about where they want to end their lives when it comes to that point
