Geriatric psychiatry -- Case studies. -- Moral and ethical aspects

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As of 2007, 36.3 million people were age 65 or older, representing 12.4% of the population. This is estimated to increase to 20% by 2030. This book provides an original decision-making model that practitioners can use when confronted with these types of ethical challenges.

"The book's genuine value is that it provides the reader with a solid foundation in ethical competence. The ten-step ethical decision-making model described is a clear, structured roadmap to aid in the resolution of common ethical problems .A welcome resource to all geriatric me…

"Making informed, ethical decisions and choosing the right course of action with elderly patients can prove difficult for mental health practitioners. This is especially true when patients suffer from Alzheimer's disease or other disorders that impair their own decision-making a…