Ethical Considerations and Challenges in Geriatrics

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Geriatrics, Family & General Practice
Cover of the book Ethical Considerations and Challenges in Geriatrics by , Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9783319440842
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: January 31, 2017
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9783319440842
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: January 31, 2017
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book is designed to present an overview of common geriatrics ethical issues that arise during patient care and research activities. Each chapter includes a case example and practical learning pearls that are useful in day-to-day patient care. Coverage includes a brief overview of geriatric epidemiology, highlighting the high rates of dementia, use of surrogate decisions makers at the end-of-life, relocation from home to long-term care facilities, and low health literacy in the geriatrics population. Sections are devoted to issues around capacity, surrogate decision making, end-of-life care, hemodialysis in the elderly, and futility as well as challenges presented by independence questions, such as dementia care, driving, feeding, and intimacy in nursing homes. The text also addresses questions around recognizing, reporting, and treating elder abuse and self-neglect, ethics related to research and technology in the geriatric population, and the use of e-mail, Facebook, and open notes.

Written by experts in the field, Ethical Considerations and Challenges in Geriatrics is a valuable tool for trainees at a variety of levels including medical students, residents, and fellows. In addition, it provides practical guidance and a useful reference for practicing geriatricians, primary care physicians, geriatric nurses, social workers, nursing home workers, hospice care employees, and all medical health professionals working with the elderly.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book is designed to present an overview of common geriatrics ethical issues that arise during patient care and research activities. Each chapter includes a case example and practical learning pearls that are useful in day-to-day patient care. Coverage includes a brief overview of geriatric epidemiology, highlighting the high rates of dementia, use of surrogate decisions makers at the end-of-life, relocation from home to long-term care facilities, and low health literacy in the geriatrics population. Sections are devoted to issues around capacity, surrogate decision making, end-of-life care, hemodialysis in the elderly, and futility as well as challenges presented by independence questions, such as dementia care, driving, feeding, and intimacy in nursing homes. The text also addresses questions around recognizing, reporting, and treating elder abuse and self-neglect, ethics related to research and technology in the geriatric population, and the use of e-mail, Facebook, and open notes.

Written by experts in the field, Ethical Considerations and Challenges in Geriatrics is a valuable tool for trainees at a variety of levels including medical students, residents, and fellows. In addition, it provides practical guidance and a useful reference for practicing geriatricians, primary care physicians, geriatric nurses, social workers, nursing home workers, hospice care employees, and all medical health professionals working with the elderly.

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book Probes of Multimessenger Astrophysics by
Cover of the book Planning and Scheduling for Maritime Container Yards by
Cover of the book Atomic Particles and Atom Systems by
Cover of the book Tunneling Dynamics in Open Ultracold Bosonic Systems by
Cover of the book Advances in Quantum Mechanics by
Cover of the book Applied Summability Methods by
Cover of the book Knowledge and Time by
Cover of the book Graph Theory by
Cover of the book Mechanics of Biological Systems and Materials, Volume 6 by
Cover of the book Solar Cells Based on Colloidal Nanocrystals by
Cover of the book ICT in Education by
Cover of the book Time Optimal Control of Evolution Equations by
Cover of the book Companion Technology by
Cover of the book Evaluating Collaboration Networks in Higher Education Research by
Cover of the book Natural Nanogold by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy