Stories of Family caregiving: Case studies in moral reasoning

Suzanne Poirier; Lioness Ayres

doi:10.1007/BF01145830

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Stories of Family caregiving: Case studies in moral reasoning

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Stories of Family caregiving: Case studies in moral reasoning

Suzanne Poirier and Lioness Ayres

Journal of medical humanities, Vol.12(3), pp.97-110

01/01/1991

DOI: 10.1007/BF01145830

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Family relationships are complex, interdependent, multifactorial, cultural, and sociopolitical. In instances of family caregiving, the dynamics of these relationships influence the well-being of all members. This paper will address one dynamic of family relationships, moral reasoning, as set forth in the theories of Carol Gilligan. Gilligan's theories about two patterns of reasoning, based on the ethics of justice and care, will be examined within “stories” from fiction and interviews with family caregivers. This examination will raise issues about Gilligan's theories as well as about the literary works themselves and will suggest new ways for health professionals to work with family caregivers.

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Title: Subtitle: Stories of Family caregiving: Case studies in moral reasoning
Creators: Suzanne Poirier
Lioness Ayres - University of Iowa
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of medical humanities, Vol.12(3), pp.97-110
DOI: 10.1007/BF01145830
NLM abbreviation: J Med Humanit
ISSN: 1041-3545
eISSN: 1573-3645
Language: English
Date published: 01/01/1991
Academic Unit: Nursing
Record Identifier: 9983557152802771

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