Related Experiment Videos
Judaism, professional intervention, and ethics in long-term care
1Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, New York, NY 10033, USA.
Journal of Pastoral Care
|November 7, 2000
Summary
This guide explores ethical care for elderly Jewish patients in nursing homes, covering decision-making capacity and end-of-life choices. It integrates spiritual, professional, and Judaic values for holistic patient support.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Bioethics
- Jewish Studies
Background:
- Nursing home care for elderly Jewish patients presents unique spiritual and ethical challenges.
- Decision-making capacity and end-of-life issues require sensitive, culturally informed approaches.
Observation:
- The abstract addresses complex issues including refusal of nutrition and hydration.
- It highlights the importance of understanding Judaic values concerning end-of-life decisions.
Findings:
- Effective care necessitates integrating spiritual, professional, and ethical frameworks.
- Key ethical principles such as autonomy, beneficence, paternalism, and do no harm are central to patient care.
Implications:
- This approach supports culturally sensitive and ethically sound care for elderly Jewish individuals.
- It provides a framework for spiritual caregivers and social workers collaborating on complex patient cases.