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Alzheimer's Disease - Perspective from Political Science: Public Policy Issues.

Robert H Blank1

  • 1Robert H. Blank, Ph.D., is Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. He has previously taught at Northern Illinois University; Brunel University in West London, UK; Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark; and National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan. He has published over 40 books in health and biomedical policy.

The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics : a Journal of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
|October 19, 2018
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Public fear of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) creates complex policy challenges. Addressing these requires careful regulation and ethical considerations surrounding advance directives and euthanasia.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health Policy
  • Bioethics
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Alzheimer's Disease (AD) presents significant public health concerns, including widespread fear and substantial future cost projections.
  • Existing policy frameworks struggle to address the multifaceted issues arising from AD's increasing prevalence and societal impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the policy context surrounding Alzheimer's Disease.
  • To summarize key policy issues, including public fear, cost implications, regulatory challenges, and ethical dilemmas related to advance directives and euthanasia.
  • To highlight the difficult policy decisions necessitated by AD.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current policy landscape and U.S. initiatives related to Alzheimer's Disease.
  • Analysis of economic and human costs associated with AD.

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  • Examination of specific policy areas: public protection from exploitation and ethical considerations of advance directives and euthanasia.

    • Main Results:

    • Alzheimer's Disease generates significant public fear and poses complex policy dilemmas due to projected prevalence and costs.
    • Policy decisions are complicated by the need to protect the public from exploitation and address controversial issues like advance directives and euthanasia.
    • Current U.S. policy initiatives are discussed in the context of these challenges.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing Alzheimer's Disease requires navigating difficult policy decisions, balancing public protection with patient rights and ethical considerations.
    • Increased dialogue, education, and research funding are crucial but challenging due to societal divisions surrounding AD.
    • Effective policy development for AD necessitates careful consideration of both practical and ethical dimensions.