Abstract
The use of dental services by older adults is increasing, and a variety of ethical and moral dilemmas may arise not only because of a lack of financial resources and insurance, but also due to a higher prevalence of chronic diseases and disabilities that may complicate informed consent and selection of appropriate treatment options. Behavior management can also be a concern for older adults with neuropsychiatric disorders-and questions may surface about oral health-related manifestations of potential abuse and neglect. This article reviews key ethical issues in providing oral healthcare for older adults and offers strategies to address them.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 70-78 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Generations |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Sep 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Dental care
- Ethics
- Informed consent
- Oral health
