TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Ethical Issues in the Care of Older Persons A1 - Kane, Robert L. A1 - Ouslander, Joseph G. A1 - Resnick, Barbara A1 - Malone, Michael L. Y1 - 2017 N1 - T2 - Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics, 8e AB - Ethics is a fundamental part of geriatrics. Ethics, or the provision of ethical care, refers to a framework or guideline for determining what is morally good (ie, right) or bad (ie, wrong). Ethical problems arise when there is conflict about what is the “right” thing to do. This dilemma generally occurs when decisions need to be made whether or not a medical intervention should be implemented and whether or not the intervention is futile. The answers to ethical questions are not straightforward; they involve a complex integration of thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and evidence-based data. Ageism can play a strong role in these decisions. Acknowledging and acting on the wishes of the older individual are a critical component of ethical care. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1149537297 ER -