From the contents- Introduction: Why has competence assessment become more important? Development of the Consensus statement- EDCON Consensus: Assessment of Competence- Neuropsychological assessment- Brain structures involved in dementia- Medical factors interfering with competence in dementia- Drugs that affect competence- Who decides who decides? Ethical perspectives on capacity and decision-making- Are legal systems in Europe fit for the dementia challenge? Approach of the Council of Europe- Testamentary and financial competence issues in dementia- Assessment of competency and advance directives- Informed consent in dementia research- Assessment of fitness to drive, possession of professional drivers license, possession of firearms and pilot s certificate in clients with dementing conditions- Countries Practice of Competence Assessment in Dementia in Europe: Austria; Denmark; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Ireland; Italy; Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Romania; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Tchekia; UK
EAN/ISBN : 9783211723692
Publisher(s): Springer, Berlin, Springer, Wien
Discussed keywords: Demenz
Format: ePub/PDF

Author(s): Stoppe, Gabriela