Ethical Geriatric Pharmacy: Combating Ageism and Enhancing Patient Care
While there is existing literature on medical ethics and geriatric care, this paper offers a unique perspective by examining the specific ethical challenges and obligations faced by pharmacists caring for older people. It provides a comprehensive ethical framework tailored to this specialized area of pharmacy practice. The findings and recommendations presented in this paper have significant implications for enhancing patient-centered, ethically grounded care for older people in pharmacy settings. It offers practical guidance for navigating complex ethical dilemmas and upholding the highest standards of care for this vulnerable population.
Authors
- Madeline M. Yuzwa
Institutions
- Northeast Ohio Medical University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Senior Care Pharmacist
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4140/tcp.n.2024.441
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.54