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Ethics is a philosophical study of moral actions. Ethics attempts to determine what is valuable for individuals and society. It examines the rational justification of moral judgments and analyzes what is morally just, fair, and right. Bioethics is a sub-discipline of applied ethics that analyzes the philosophical, social, and legal issues in life sciences and medicine. Ethical theories serve as a foundation for decision-making and represent the viewpoints from which people seek direction. They...
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Rural bioethical issues of the elderly: how do they differ from urban ones?

J J Glover1

  • 1Department of Medicine, and Center for Health Ethics and Law, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA. jglover@hsc.wvu.edu

The Journal of Rural Health : Official Journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association
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Ethical challenges in elder care, including decision-making and access to services, are amplified in rural settings due to the importance of relationships. Rural bioethics emphasizes familiarity, impacting confidentiality and multiple relationships.

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Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Rural Health

Background:

  • Elder care faces ethical dilemmas like decision-making, advance directives, life-sustaining technology, and access to services.
  • These ethical issues are also pertinent in rural healthcare settings.
  • Rural living introduces unique relational dynamics that influence ethical considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the unique features of rural bioethics.
  • To analyze how relational importance in rural settings affects ethical discourse.
  • To examine specific ethical issues within the context of rural elder care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of ethical issues in geriatric care.
  • Analysis of the impact of rural living on established bioethical principles.
  • Case study analysis to illustrate rural bioethical challenges.

Main Results:

  • Rural bioethics is characterized by an ethic of familiarity.
  • Familiarity influences considerations of confidentiality, multiple relationships, scope of practice, and access.
  • Relational dynamics are central to ethical decision-making in rural elder care.

Conclusions:

  • Rural bioethics presents distinct challenges and considerations compared to urban settings.
  • An ethic of familiarity necessitates a nuanced approach to traditional bioethical issues.
  • Understanding the importance of relationships is crucial for ethical elder care in rural communities.