Values in Dialogue: Ethics in Care [Paperback]

<i>Values in Dialogue</i> offers a practical and theoretical model forethics in care, that has grown from experience and research. Thefoundation of this ethical model is laid in the care relationship and inrelational personalism. It consists of three pillars: values, dialogue,and attitudes. On this basis, a practical model for ethical reflectionis developed. The aim is to empower professionals in their own ethicalreflection and responsibility in concrete care situations. The model isapplied on several topics, such as collaboration between professionals,collaboration with clients and significant others, restriction offreedom and use of coercion, and exchange of information andconfidentiality.

<i>Values in Dialogue</i> is written for care professionals in theirdaily practice and in ethics commitees, but also for teachers andstudents in ethics courses. It focuses in particular on mentalhealthcare, support for people with mental disabilities, and care forelderly persons.