Description
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive introduction provides nursing students and practitioners with a firm grounding in the applied ethics of caring for vulnerable older people, and a thorough explanation and application of the policies, frameworks, standards and laws that govern safeguarding and care in the UK.
Trade Review'This valuable book provides a detailed and clear consideration of how statutory, ethical and professional guidelines direct the provision of quality care to vulnerable older people.' - Jim Sumpter, Lecturer in Nursing, University of Essex, UK 'This is a comprehensive text, focusing on the practical issues of caring for older people at risk. The case studies and 'thinking points' will be of great value to healthcare professionals, service users, their families and carers.' - Dr Swapna Williamson, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, University of West London, UK
Table of Contents1. Introduction: Setting the Scene (Brief Overview) 2. Theories of Ageing and Vulnerable Older People 3. Nursing Ethics and Vulnerable Older people 4. Human Rights, and Vulnerable Older People 5. Communication; Records Keeping and Quality of Care 6. Key Criminological Theories and Vulnerable Older People 7. Elder Abuse and Safeguarding Vulnerable People 8. Improving Quality of Care for Vulnerable Older People 9. End of Life Decisions and Vulnerable Older People 10. Policy Impact on Vulnerable Older People.
