Dignity in the care of older people – a review of the theoretical and empirical literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Dignity has become a central concern in UK health policy in relation to older and vulnerable people. The empirical and theoretical literature relating to dignity is extensive and as likely to confound and confuse as to clarify the me...

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Main Authors: Jones Ian, Wainwright Paul, Li Sarah, Gallagher Ann, Lee Diana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-07-01
Series:BMC Nursing
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6955/7/11