Ethics and aging: Confronting abuse and self-neglect

Authors
Simmons, PD O'Brien, JG
Citation
Pd. Simmons et Jg. O'Brien, Ethics and aging: Confronting abuse and self-neglect, J ELD ABUSE, 11(2), 1999, pp. 33-54
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
JOURNAL OF ELDER ABUSE & NEGLECT
ISSN journal
08946566 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
33 - 54
Database
ISI
SICI code
0894-6566(1999)11:2<33:EAACAA>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Self-neglect inevitably poses ethical dilemmas for those involved in provid ing help. The balance between respect for the autonomy of the victim and th e desire to act in a beneficent manner oftentimes results in disagreement a nd tension. The issue of refusal of treat ment and the determination of dec isional capacity are explored. Advocacy for the victim in the least intrusi ve manner is recommended.