| This course offers an introduction to: a) ethical theory and frameworks (e.g., bioethics, ethics of care, virtue ethics, narrative ethics, everyth day ethics); b) the law and dementia (e.g., Canadian legislation, human rights, power of attourney, substitute decision-making, advance decision making, elder abuse); and c) issues in professional ethics (e.g., confidentiality, whistle-blowing, technology and dementia, professional codes of practice, family carers). Through the examination of case studies, students will critically evaluate the ethical and the legal framework related to dementia care practices. |
