| Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and participation in decision making: ethical considerations for professional-client practice. | |
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PMID: 20597745 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In this article, the authors challenge professionals to re-examine assumptions about basic concepts and their implications in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The authors focus on decisions with significant implications, such as planning transition from school to adult life, changing living environments, and managing health issues. The analysis highlights important concepts that are less often addressed: autonomy, empowerment, participation in decision making, asymmetrical power, outer-directedness, and respect for persons. The authors suggest that professionals adopt a moral principle of respect for persons as an overarching guiding principle in their work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The value of self-determination and person-centered planning processes are placed in the larger scope of ethical practice. The authors offer a set of practical considerations that encourage respect for these individuals by involving them in the decision-making process in situations that have a large impact on them. |
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Authors:
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Gurit Lotan; Carolyn Ells |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Intellectual and developmental disabilities Volume: 48 ISSN: 1934-9491 ISO Abbreviation: Intellect Dev Disabil Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-05 Completed Date: 2010-08-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101299965 Medline TA: Intellect Dev Disabil Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 112-25 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychology, Job Training and Job Integration Program, Summit School, Ville St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada. gurit@summit-school.com |
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Adult Decision Making / ethics* Disabled Persons / psychology, rehabilitation* Humans Mentally Disabled Persons / psychology, rehabilitation* Patient Care Team / ethics Patient Education as Topic / ethics Patient Participation* Personal Autonomy Power (Psychology) Professional-Patient Relations / ethics* |
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