Author / Monica Delles
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Chronic Disease and Aging
Most Americans will die of complications from a chronic disease.
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Hospice Care in Prison
Hospice Care in Prison Carol McAdoo, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, discusses end of life in prison and why hospice is needed there. (August 6, 2010)
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To Feed or Not to Feed?
David Casarett discusses questions about artificial nutrition and hydration.
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A Sociology of Aging
A Sociology of Aging Why are our senior citizens devalued? Do other societies treat their elderly better than we do? What ethical dimensions are involved here?
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Bioethical Issues in the Care of the Elderly
It is in our own best interest to document our feelings and wishes.
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Our Health Care System Cannot Afford Its Customers
Our Health Care System Cannot Afford Its Customers Morton Creditor questions why medical care in the United States is totally inappropriate in addressing the needs of its major customer, the aged, and considers the implications of cost containment. What is the impact on the doctor-patient relationship?
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Medicare Prospective Payment
The principles of bioethics indicate that Prospective Payment has a moral dimension.
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Long-Term Care – Institution, Residence, Hospital, or Home?
Finding quality long-term nursing care is a growing concern for millions of Americans.
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The Real Caregivers in the Nursing Home – Certified Nursing Assistants
The Real Caregivers in the Nursing Home – Certified Nursing Assistants Certified nursing assistants are integral to maintaining the quality of nursing homes because they have the most extensive contact with residents. Low wages, stressful work, demanding residents, and little recognition often lead to high turnover rates. With these premises, this article asserts…
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End-of-Life Care in the Nursing Home
End-of-Life Care in the Nursing Home – Is a Good Death Compatible with Regulatory Compliance By using relevant clinical practice guidelines for end-of-life care and by incorporating meaningful quality indicators into an effective continuous quality improvement program, nursing facilities can provide quality end-of-life care for their residents while complying with state and federal regulations.
