A Beginner's Guide to Ethical Awareness in Long-Term Care Services

Abstract

This article provides a basic overview of key ethical concepts relevant to long-term care. It recommends steps to follow in establishing an ethics committee in long-term care settings. The purpose of such a committee is to assist professionals and decision makers in evaluating the choices and decisions they face in their own long-term care or aging service setting on a daily basis. Case studies are included as an appendix to the article to illustrate ethical concepts and dimensions and to provide a new group with starting points for ethical discussions.