In few places in American society are adults so dependent on others as in nursing homes. Minimizing this dependency and promoting autonomy has become a major fo

The realities and misconceptions of long-term care and the challenges it presents for the ethics of autonomy are analyzed in this perceptive work. While defendi

In recent years, the triumph of autonomy has made paternalist interventions increasingly problematic. The value of a patient's right to self-determination and t

Since publication of the last series volume focusing on emerging systems, long term care has continued to evolve. This present volume brings to the forefront is

Among the issues confronting America is long-term care for frail, older persons and others with chronic conditions and functional limitations that limit their a