Reform der Pflegeberufe
Ausgabe: 1/2021
67. Jahrgang
Alt und suchtkrank? Medizinethische Aspekte der Vernachlässigung von Substanzabhängigkeit im Alter
For a long time, older peoples addictions received little attention. Concurrently it is to be assumed, that more people in Germany will be affected by addiction in later life in the future. The article reviews literature discussing the consequences of ageism on the treatment of addiction in later life. These are analysed and evaluated following the four principles of medical ethics by Beauchamp and Childress. All four principles are neglected through ageism in the context of treatment of addiction.
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