Dementia and Ethics Reconsidered

This book explores ethical issues in dementia care, such as diagnosis, covert medication, and end-of-life care, and advocates for a values-based approach that prioritizes the person. It is a must-have for practitioners, social scientists, and enlightened general readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Open University Press

The author of this book, Julian Hughes, argues that many acts in clinical and care practice are ethical matters. He takes us gently through a jungle of philosophical ideas and explores a series of ethical issues in dementia care, such as diagnosis, covert medication, and end-of-life care. His humanity shines through as he favors a values-based approach to care, and he concludes by declaring (in the spirit of Tom Kitwood) that the person must be placed first in order to do what is right and good for people living with dementia. This book is a must-have volume for practitioners, social scientists, and enlightened general readers.

Tom Dening, Professor of Dementia Research at the School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK, has praised this book as “totally brilliant.” He states that Dr. Julian Hughes must now be considered the foremost ethicist of his generation when it comes to caring for individuals with dementia. This book is now the book that everyone who cares about dementia and ethics must read, discuss, and implement. It is a huge contribution.

Stephen G. Post, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care & Bioethics at Stony Brook University School of Medicine, USA, has also praised this book. He states that it should be an essential read for all of us who support and navigate the ethical issues relating to people with dementia and their families.

Paul Edwards, Director of Clinical Services at Dementia UK, has also recommended this book. He states that it should be an essential read for all of us who support and navigate the ethical issues relating to people with dementia and their families.

The author of this book, Julian Hughes, has developed an innovative idea called ‘patterns of practice,’ which is used to encourage the reader to reconsider ethics in dementia care. The book highlights the importance of considering the values, beliefs, and preferences of individuals living with dementia and their families when making decisions about care and treatment. It also emphasizes the importance of respecting the autonomy of individuals and ensuring that they are able to make decisions about their own care.

The book also discusses the ethical issues involved in research and funding in dementia care. It highlights the need for ethical review and approval of research studies, as well as the need for transparency and accountability in the use of research funds. The author argues that the ethical considerations in dementia care are not just relevant to healthcare professionals but also to policymakers, researchers, and the general public.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who cares about dementia and ethics. It provides a comprehensive and thoughtful exploration of the ethical issues involved in dementia care, and it encourages the reader to think critically and consider the values and preferences of individuals living with dementia and their families when making decisions about their care.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780335251001