Self-neglect: the role of judgements and applied ethics.
Self-neglect is more common than currently recognised. This article highlights the issue of self-neglect and the accompanying ethical values and judgements associated with it. A multidisciplinary framework for managing self-neglect is also described.
Lauder
William
W
University of Dundee, Scotland. w.lauder@dundee.ac.uk
Davidson
Graham
G
Anderson
Isobel
I
Barclay
Aileen
A
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