Ethics, Health Policy and Anti-aging: Mixed Blessings - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 9400738692 ISBN 13 : 9789400738690

Editeur : Springer, 2012

Synopsis

This volume focuses on the ethical and philosophical issues that arise in an aging society, and the implications of these issues for healthcare and social policy. After a brief overview of biomedicine's changing approach of ageing and longevity and of the new expectations that these changes generate, various ethical, social, and policy issues that surround aging and longevity are discussed. First, the images and social meanings of aging and old age in our society are explored, including their normative dimensions and implications for policy. Next, ethical issues in the care for frail elderly are discussed, as well as notion of good care and end-of-life decisions. Finally, the ethical and social implications of emerging possibilities for anti-aging and lifespan extension are considered. The book concludes with an overview of the relevance of the issues discussed for policy making on professional, national and international levels.​

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book focuses on ethical and philosophical issues that arise in an aging society, and analyzes the implications of these issues for healthcare and social policy. Discusses care and end-of-life issues, anti-aging and life-extension research and more.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9400738692
• ISBN 13: 9789400738690
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 312
• Éditeur: Schermer Maartje, Pinxten Wim
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