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Issue title: Geriatric Neuropsychology
Guest editors: Thomas A. Martin and Shane S. Bush
Article type: Research Article
Authors: Martin, Thomas A.a; * | Bush, Shane S.b
Affiliations: [a] Missouri Rehabilitation Center, University of Missouri-Columbia, USA | [b] Long Island Neuropsychology, P.C., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, USA
Correspondence: [*] Address for correspondence: Thomas A. Martin, Psy.D., ABPP, Missouri Rehabilitation Center, 600 North Main Street, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712, USA. Tel.: +1 417 461 5238; Fax: +1 417 461 5735; E-mail: martinta@health.missouri.edu
Abstract: The practice of geriatric neuropsychology demands specialized training and experience that enables the practitioner to appreciate the unique challenges and opportunities that are encountered when working with older adults. In addition to maintaining advanced knowledge regarding medical and psychological conditions, assessment issues, and treatment needs specific to older persons, clinicians working with older adults must be prepared to recognize and confront ethical dilemmas that arise. For example, ethical challenges related to professional competence, informed consent, assessment, and privacy and confidentiality may be prominent when working with older persons. Maintaining an emphasis on “positive ethics” and utilizing an ethical decision-making model will promote the practitioner's ability to avoid, identify, and resolve ethical challenges. The present article reviews (1) the concept of positive ethics, (2) a comprehensive ethical decision-making model, and (3) ethical issues that are commonly encountered by geriatric neuropsychologists. A case vignette is presented to illustrate the application of the aforementioned tools to promote ethical practice.
Keywords: Ethics, geriatric neuropsychology, positive ethics, ethical decision-making model
DOI: 10.3233/NRE-2008-23508
Journal: NeuroRehabilitation, vol. 23, no. 5, pp. 447-454, 2008
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