Ethics/Philosophy

  • Dementia and the social model of disability

    The social model of disability claims it is society that disables people who have impairments, by creating an environment which is physically and socially hostile. Claire Gwilliam and Jane Gilliard argue that this model is a highly relevant and valuable way to think about dementia. Author/s: Claire Gwilliam, Jane Gilliard For the full article please…...

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  • Low image that leads to a rough deal

    Trevor Adams suggests that mental health nursing is ageist, and asks, what can we do about it? Author/s: Trevor Adams For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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  • Genetic testing – whose right to know?

    The possibility of genetic testing to predict the development of Alzheimer’s disease in an individual raises crucial social and ethical issues and the potential for good and harm, writes Harry Cayton in this second of two articles. Author/s: Harry Cayton For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full…...

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  • Technology is the shape of the future

    No longer an ostrich ignoring the contribution of technology to dementia care, Mary Marshall believes there are potential benefits as well as thorny ethical issues to debate. Author/s: Mary Marshall For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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  • Diagnostic testing: who wants to know?

    Recent research from the United States holds out the possibility of a simple neurobiological test for Alzheimer’s disease. In the first of two articles on the social and ethical consequences of new research, Harry Cayton looks at the benefits and problems of an accurate diagnostic test. Author/s: Harry Cayton For the full article please see…...

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  • Euthanasia

    As the US state of Oregon edges close to legalising euthanasia, Janis Moody reviews the ethical, legal and social issues, urging professionals to be alert to potential dangers of any move towards legalisation. Author/s: Janis Moody For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available…...

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