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Ethical and legal issues in the care of demented people
Author(s)R G Jones
Journal titleReviews in Clinical Gerontology, vol 3, no 1, February 1993
Pagespp 55-68
KeywordsDementia ; Services ; Social ethics ; Law ; Euthanasia.
AnnotationThe ethical issues of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, equity, life supported treatment and assisted death are covered with suggestions on their incorporation into practice. The legal issues of consent, assessment of competence, guardianship and the Mental Health Act are discussed.
Accession NumberCPA-931001039 A
ClassmarkEA: I: TQ: VR: CY

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