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Peer reviewedRice, Virginia Hill; And Others – Nursing Outlook, 1997
Discusses ethical issues surrounding health care for independent elders, those in long-term care, and those with cognitive impairments, as well as death, dying, euthanasia, and assisted suicide. Suggests that nurses should focus on older adults' choice, autonomy, and personal control. (SK)
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Death, Ethics, Euthanasia
