Reassessing autonomy in long-term care.

From: The Hastings Center Report | Date: November 1, 1990| Author: | Copyright information

Reassessing Autonomy in Long-Term Care

Long-term care is an increasingly important subject for bioethical reffection and analysis, yet when viewed through the spectacles of autonomy, the pivotal concept of much bioethical theory, the realities of long-term care sem paradoxical to say the least. [1] The most striking feature of long-term care is that adult individuals suffering from diseases and illnesses of being old experience a compromised vigor and ability to function that requires regular care ranging from help in activities of daily living such as housework, food ...

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