Descriptor
| Death | 2 |
| Terminal Illness | 2 |
| Acquired Immune Deficiency… | 1 |
| Adults | 1 |
| Caregiver Role | 1 |
| Caregivers | 1 |
| Codes of Ethics | 1 |
| Decision Making | 1 |
| Emotional Problems | 1 |
| Grief | 1 |
| Health | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| Health & Social Work | 2 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedWesley, Carol A. – Health & Social Work, 1996
Self-determination and the common good must be respected in social work practice and policy regarding end-of-life decisions. This article discusses self-determination in end-of-life decision making, ethical decision making and the NASW Code of Ethics, and professional ethics based on a balanced view of both self-determination and the common good.…
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Death, Decision Making, Self Determination
Peer reviewedWalker, Rebecca J.; And Others – Health & Social Work, 1996
Anticipatory grief may have beneficial effects for caregivers of people with HIV infection or AIDS. Illness duration, stigmatization, and multiple losses may impede the caregiver's ability to effectively engage in the grief process, however. Discusses the impact of these aspects of the disease on the anticipatory grief process and mourning tasks…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adults, Caregiver Role, Caregivers
