207 Pages
by
Taylor & Francis
207 Pages
by
Taylor & Francis
207 Pages
by
Taylor & Francis
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Increasingly, legislators at the state and federal levels of government are forced to evaluate and act upon the unique problems presented by an aging American public. A domino effect has occurred, evoking concern in educational circles to deal with the varied, complex issues associated with the "new" gerontology. This expanded focus brings in not only mental and public health delivery issues, but... Read more
Aging as a phenomenon; a full or limited right of access to healthcare services; healthcare financing; economic efficiency, prioritizing and rationing; autonomy, competency and guardianship paternalism; informed or Negotiated Consent; Advance Directives; Complexities In Treatment And Non- treatment decisions; the nursing home industry; ethical and legal rights of long-term care residents; death with dignity; the future; appendices.
Biography
George P. Smith
