Review
"An extremely valuable resource." --
Dena Schulman-Green, PhD, Associate Research Scientist, Yale University School of Nursing"This book simply needs to be read by all who work with the dying or disabled." --
Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, Professor of Gerontology, The College of New Rochelle; Senior Consultant, The Hospice Foundation of America
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
Product Description
End-of-Life Care: Bridging Disability and Aging with Person Centered Care features two primary papers on the controversial issue of end-of-life care within the disabled and aging populations. Each paper explainsclearly and honestlythe multitude of issues involved in using person centered care. The first is from a father and nationally known advocate for the disabledRud Turnbullspeaking from a disability perspective about his disabled son. The second is from respected theologian M. J. Iozzio speaking from the aging perspective about her father's Alzheimer's disease. Responses from experts in the field follow, thoughtfully raising further points to consider about policies, ethics, quality of life, and consent.