Violence, neglect, and the elderly

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Violence, neglect, and the elderly

guest editors. L.B. Cebik, Glenn C. Graber, Frank H. Marsh

(Advances in bioethics / series editors, Rem B. Edwards, E. Edward Bittar, v. 1)

JAI Press, c1996

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Includes bibliographical references

Includes index

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Description

This volume covers such topics as expert and public perspectives in defining elder abuse and neglect; elder abuse and the identification dilemma; elder abuse, ethics and context; elements compromising the autonomy of the elderly; and proxy decision-making.

Table of Contents

  • Expert and public perspectives in defining elder abuse and neglect, Margaret F. Hudson
  • elder abuse and the identification dilemma, Linda R. Phillips
  • elder abuse, ethics and context, John Hardwig
  • elements compromising the autonomy of the elderly, Ben A. Rich
  • proxy decision-making - institutional violence and "incompetent" ailing elderly persons, Linda Anne Rankin
  • endangered elders - freedom or neglect?, Tom Tomlinson
  • ethical obligations to the elderly - violence, the family and public policy, Thomas H. Murray
  • elder abuse - mandatory reporting revisited, Rosalie S. Wolf
  • theft in nursing homes - an overlooked form of elder abuse, Diana K. Harris and Michael L. Benson
  • prevention starts early - ageing education with young children, Sandra L. McGuitre and Diane Eigsti Gerber.

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