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The Third Edition of this ground-breaking and highly regarded book incorporates key recent developments and ethical guidance surrounding treatment of older patients. Its reflective and informative approach makes it essential reading for all health professionals involved in making difficult decisions in the care of the elderly and for medical students who now study ethics and their application in the day-to-day management of patients as part of the undergraduate curriculum. 'This book more than achieves its aims of providing not only a practical guide but also a readable account of the principles and practice of ethics as they apply to the specialty of medicine for the elderly. A 'must read' book for anyone training in the specialty and an essential core text for every geriatrician's office.' Jeremy Playfer in his Foreword 'Comprehensive and timely. Even more than its previous version this thoroughly updated edition will also facilitate cross-national pollination of ethical ideas and skills among healthcare practitioners on both sides of the Atlantic.' Marshall Kapp in his Foreword

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A useful reference guide to some of the most complex issues we face as healthcare professionals. NURSING STANDARD Throughout the book the theme is effective communication. The book itself, with its specialist contributors, skilful editing by Gurcharan S Rai and helpful case studies, demonstrates the art not the process of communication. These ethics-based decisions cannot ever be simple but this book makes the competing issues clear - this book will be of invaluable assistance. THE AVMA MEDICAL AND LEGAL JOURNAL

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Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine, Whittington Hospital, London

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