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Is forced relocation of older people abuse of human rights?
Author(s)	M Shaukat Ali
Journal title	GM (Geriatric Medicine), vol 39, no 3, March 2009
Pages	pp 176-177
Source	http://www.gerimed.co.uk
Keywords	House removal ; Elder abuse ; Rights [elderly] ; Case studies.
Annotation	The familiarity of the home environment and the freedom to be able do as one wants there is important to people's well-being. Relocation of older people against their wishes and the taking away of such rights is becoming a more common occurrence, for example with admission to hospital and then the strong desire to return home on discharge. The most common reason for forced relocation of such older people is that they are confused and/or have dementia, so therefore cannot be discharged home safely. Six examples illustrate cases in which the right decision is difficult, resulting as they do in admission to a care home. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-090408236 A
Classmark	TNH: QNT: IKR: 69P
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