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Dignity in Care for Older People
Lennart Nordenfelt
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Description for Dignity in Care for Older People
Paperback. Highlights the importance of dignity within the care of the elderly, focusing on the importance of theoretical concepts International in focus, it provides a contemporary discussion of the care of older people Of use to qualified nurses and social care practitioners working with older people, as well as those on ethics and gerontology courses. Editor(s): Nordenfelt, Lennart. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; MQCL4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 171 x 243 x 13. Weight in Grams: 414.
The notion of quality of life has for several decades been well-established in ethical debate about health care and the care of older people. Dignity in Care for Older People highlights the notion of dignity within the care of the elderly, focusing on the importance of theoretical concepts.
Primarily based on a Research Project, Dignity and Older Europeans, funded by the European Commission, this book provides a thorough investigation of the concept of dignity and related concepts such as quality of life and autonomy. It includes a chapter devoted to the dignity of human embodiment, emphasizing the ... Read more
The notion of quality of life has for several decades been well-established in ethical debate about health care and the care of older people. Dignity in Care for Older People highlights the notion of dignity within the care of the elderly, focusing on the importance of theoretical concepts.
Primarily based on a Research Project, Dignity and Older Europeans, funded by the European Commission, this book provides a thorough investigation of the concept of dignity and related concepts such as quality of life and autonomy. It includes a chapter devoted to the dignity of human embodiment, emphasizing the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Weight
413g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405183420
SKU
V9781405183420
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Ref
99-50
About Lennart Nordenfelt
Lennart Nordenfelt is Professor of Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care at the University of Linköping, Sweden
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