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Older Citizens and End-Of-Life Care
Social Work Practice Strategies for Adults in Later Life
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The book critiques current social work models for older adults, highlighting their reliance on dependency-creating values that undermine the human rights of citizenship. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing end-of-life considerations in social care, arguing that insights from palliative care have not been effectively integrated into social work practices. By addressing these gaps, the author advocates for a more respectful and rights-based approach to the care of older individuals, ensuring their dignity and autonomy are prioritized.
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Older Citizens and End-Of-Life Care, Malcolm Payne
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Older Citizens and End-Of-Life Care
- Subtitle
- Social Work Practice Strategies for Adults in Later Life
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Malcolm Payne
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 188
- ISBN13
- 9781138288720
- Category
- Social sciences, Health / Medicine
- Description
- The book critiques current social work models for older adults, highlighting their reliance on dependency-creating values that undermine the human rights of citizenship. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing end-of-life considerations in social care, arguing that insights from palliative care have not been effectively integrated into social work practices. By addressing these gaps, the author advocates for a more respectful and rights-based approach to the care of older individuals, ensuring their dignity and autonomy are prioritized.