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Trust In And Ethical Design Of Carebots: The Case For Ethics Of Care, Gary Kok Yew Chan
Trust In And Ethical Design Of Carebots: The Case For Ethics Of Care, Gary Kok Yew Chan
Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law
The paper has two main objectives: to examine the challenges arising from the use of carebots as well as to discuss how the design of carebots can deal with these challenges. First, it notes that the use of carebots to take care of the physical and mental health of the elderly, children and the disabled as well as to serve as assistive tools and social companions encounter a few main challenges. They relate to the extent of the care robots’ ability to care for humans, potential deception by robot morphology and communications, (over)reliance on or attachment to robots, and the …
The Ethics Of Health Care Rationing: An Introduction, By Greg Bognar And Iwao Hirose, Alanna Mcgovern
The Ethics Of Health Care Rationing: An Introduction, By Greg Bognar And Iwao Hirose, Alanna Mcgovern
Journal of Aging, Longevity, Law, and Policy
No abstract provided.
Running Past Landmines--The Estate Attorney's Dilemma: Ethically Counseling The Client With Alzheimer's Disease, Joseph Karl Grant
Running Past Landmines--The Estate Attorney's Dilemma: Ethically Counseling The Client With Alzheimer's Disease, Joseph Karl Grant
Journal Publications
This Article examines the ethical dilemmas faced by attorneys who represent clients suffering from Alzheimer's disease. To do so, this Article raises three (3) hypothetical case studies,and applies the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel ("ACTEC") Commentaries, where appropriate, to those hypothetical case studies. Additionally, this Article proposes initiatives to ameliorate the lack of awareness and discussion of Alzheimer's disease in the law school curriculum, and finally, modest initiatives that the practicing bar can embrace to further a discussion and awareness among practicing attorneys about the ethical dilemma attorneys face in …
Ethical Challenges Of Using Law Student Interns/Externs To Expand Services To Low-Income Older Adults, Eleanor Lanier
Ethical Challenges Of Using Law Student Interns/Externs To Expand Services To Low-Income Older Adults, Eleanor Lanier
Scholarly Works
No abstract provided.
Aging Populations And Physician Aid In Dying: The Evolution Of State Government Policy, David Orentlicher
Aging Populations And Physician Aid In Dying: The Evolution Of State Government Policy, David Orentlicher
Scholarly Works
Professor David Orentlicher explores the evolution of physician assisted suicide from illegal taboo to the passage of Death with Dignity legislation and caselaw.
E-Ethics, Michael K. Mcchrystal
E-Ethics, Michael K. Mcchrystal
Marquette Elder's Advisor
The fit between laws regulating professional ethics and the means of conducting business, particularly telecommunications and computer technology, has become tenuous. Here, McChrystal examines recent legal decisions concerning electronic transmission of information and discusses the impact of Internet messages and e-mail on attorney-client privilege.
Ethical Issues In Medicaid Planning, C. Michael Shallowy
Ethical Issues In Medicaid Planning, C. Michael Shallowy
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article presents the importance of understanding the fairness exceptions to Medicaid. The elderly appear to have a general discomfort with getting something for free. Medicaid is a government program that almost all elderly individuals have contributed to over their life times. This article argues that Medicaid can reduce the psychological harm associated with the need for long-term nursing care.
Ethical Issues In Representing Husbands And Wives In Estate Planning, Barbara Freedman Wand
Ethical Issues In Representing Husbands And Wives In Estate Planning, Barbara Freedman Wand
Marquette Elder's Advisor
The article discusses the ethical considerations for attorneys representing husbands and wives with potential conflicts of interest. It discusses several common situations that by their very nature raise potential conflicts of interest between the spouses when they consider estate planning. These situations include prenuptial agreements, blended families, and inherited wealth.
The Communitarian Approach In The Elder Law Construct, A. Frank Johns
The Communitarian Approach In The Elder Law Construct, A. Frank Johns
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Johns suggests that the proposed revisions to the Model Rules do not go far enough in their approach to multiple party representations in elder law issues. He discusses initial client contact, formation of the client-lawyer relationship, client confidences in multiple representation, and intergenerational conflicts. Three interesting case studies are included to highlight the problems that can arise.
Has Your Client Lost It? Ethical Considerations In Estate Planning, Marita K. Marshall, Frayda L. Bruton
Has Your Client Lost It? Ethical Considerations In Estate Planning, Marita K. Marshall, Frayda L. Bruton
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article examines competence issues that lawyers may encounter with a new client with suspect competency or a current client who is now incompetent or whose competency is questionable.
Representing The Mentally Impaired Client, James V. Quillinan
Representing The Mentally Impaired Client, James V. Quillinan
Marquette Elder's Advisor
In this series of articles, the author discusses three troublesome guardianship cases from legal and medical perspectives. Statues and forms for practitioners are provided.
Physical Therapists As Consultants To Elder Law Attorneys And Clients, Ron Scott
Physical Therapists As Consultants To Elder Law Attorneys And Clients, Ron Scott
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Physical therapists can act as valuable consultants to attorneys practicing elder law and their clients. This article presents an overview of this profession, including areas of practice, certification, ethics code, and information on contacting physical therapists.
Ethics Of The Attorney In Medical Malpractice Litigation, Marshall B. Kapp
Ethics Of The Attorney In Medical Malpractice Litigation, Marshall B. Kapp
Marquette Elder's Advisor
In medical malpractice litigation, providing legal representation to older patients or their healthcare providers carriers significant ethical implication. However, there has been little scholarly or practical discussion of legal ethics concerning circumstances in which the medical malpractice plaintiff is an older person. The author sets forth a tentative outline of key issues that should be included in an analysis of legal ethics in the medical malpractice context, particularly when an older patient is involved.
More Thoughts About Suicide In The Elderly, Richard E. Finlayson
More Thoughts About Suicide In The Elderly, Richard E. Finlayson
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
Forgoing Drugs On Grounds Of Cost: A Perspective From Catholic Health Care Ethics And Social Teaching, Janine Marie Idziak
Forgoing Drugs On Grounds Of Cost: A Perspective From Catholic Health Care Ethics And Social Teaching, Janine Marie Idziak
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.