| Awareness in dementia: ethical and legal issues in relation to people with dementia. | |
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PMID: 16024401 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Our improved understanding of the experience of people with dementia provides a new impetus to address legal and ethical issues. This paper explores emerging issues in relation to awareness in dementia and its impact on legal and ethical matters. The different approaches and principles demonstrated in relation to ethical issues are discussed, with an exploration of the concepts of beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and paternalism. Application of these concepts is discussed in relation to advance directives, capacity, and decision making, participation in research and treatment, including informed consent, and truth telling. The tensions that exist between the imperatives of doing no harm and of maintaining autonomy in addressing legal and ethical issues are highlighted, and attention drawn to the manner in which the attribution of unawareness is used to justify withholding autonomy. The review emphasizes the importance of considering competency and awareness as being multi-faceted, to be understood in the context of social interaction. |
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Authors:
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Bob Woods; Rebekah Pratt |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Aging & mental health Volume: 9 ISSN: 1360-7863 ISO Abbreviation: Aging Ment Health Publication Date: 2005 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-07-18 Completed Date: 2005-10-25 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9705773 Medline TA: Aging Ment Health Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 423-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Wales Bangor, Bangor, UK. b.woods@bangor.ac.uk |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Cognition* Dementia / psychology* Ethics, Medical Humans Mental Competency* Personal Autonomy* Self Concept |
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