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The Law and Older Persons: Is Geriatric Jurisprudence Therapeutic?,Used
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Therapeutic Jurisprudence (TJ) is a way of exploring the ways in which the law in practice (as opposed to theory) can exert positive or negative effects on real people in actual situations. This book applies the inquiries of TJ to the areas of geriatrics and gerontology, focusing on facets of laws pertaining specifically to older persons in the United States.Through a series of thoroughly referenced chapters, mixing analytic discussion and case examples, Kapp asks such questions as: Is legal involvement and intervention in the lives of older persons a good thing for both the intended beneficiaries and society as a whole? What is therapeutic jurisprudence and why is it relevant to older Americans? What is the intent of the laws pertaining to older persons in such contexts as nursing home and home health care regulation; endoflife medical decisionmaking; regulation of research involving older persons as human subjects; the role of consumer choice and control for older persons in selecting among health plans and directing their own long term care; guardianship and other interventions for the incapacitated aged; employment; retirement; age discrimination; and the professional liability tort system? Most importantly, when regulation fails, what are our best alternatives as advocates for the elderly, and for our future selves? 'This book should be a mustread for legislators and policymakers dealing with the elderly. Advocacy groups for the elderly would also be well served to read this book.' Margaret Davino, Care Management Journals
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Law and Older Persons'? A: The book focuses on how therapeutic jurisprudence applies to geriatrics and gerontology, exploring the impact of laws on older individuals in the U.S.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Marshall Kapp, who is known for his expertise in elder law and therapeutic jurisprudence.
- Q: Is this book suitable for policymakers? A: Yes, the book is highly recommended for legislators and policymakers who address issues related to the elderly.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Law and Older Persons' published? A: The book was published on July 1, 2003.
- Q: What are the key themes covered in the book? A: Key themes include legal intervention in the lives of older persons, guardianship, end-of-life decision-making, and age discrimination.
- Q: Is this book a new or used edition? A: This is a new edition of the book.
- Q: What is therapeutic jurisprudence? A: Therapeutic jurisprudence is an approach that examines how law can have therapeutic or detrimental effects on individuals involved in legal processes.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Advocacy groups for the elderly and professionals working with older populations would benefit significantly from this book.