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The Dependent Elderly

Name: The Dependent Elderly
Author: Luke Gormally
ISBN: 9780521061254

by Luke Gormally

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Overview

This thoughtful and compassionate account addresses some of the difficult ethical and medical issues raised in the provision of health care for the dependent elderly patient. Care of the dependent elderly is subject to conflicting priorities arising from the demands of patients, their relatives, the fair allocation of medical and financial resources, and the medical ethos to prolong life. A distinguished team of contributors, selected from the fields of medicine, philosophy, ethics, and law, discuss and critically evaluate these issues. This volume will provide a focus for further debate and interest in this important subject.

Synopsis

This thoughtful and compassionate account addresses issues which range from euthanasia and living wills through to health policy and resource allocation.