In this commentary, we propose a relational perspective on end-of-life care for persons with dementia and highlight the importance of Advance Care Planning. We also discuss dilemmas regarding early and late dementia. Finally, we address the relevance of advance directives and specify some requirements from a care ethics perspective.

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Dementia and End-of-Life Decisions: A Relational Perspective. Commentary on Ron Berghmans, Dementia and End-of-Life Decisions: Ethical Issues—A Perspective from The Netherlands

  • Guy Widdershoven,
  • Sisco van Veen

摘要

In this commentary, we propose a relational perspective on end-of-life care for persons with dementia and highlight the importance of Advance Care Planning. We also discuss dilemmas regarding early and late dementia. Finally, we address the relevance of advance directives and specify some requirements from a care ethics perspective.