Eating at Risk within Long-Term Care: A Case for the Relational Ethics Lens

This article proposes an alternative ethical lens, the relational ethics model. We describe a case illustrating the application of a decision-making framework with a relational ethics lens for a resident with severe dysphagia and malnutrition. We highlight how the bioethics model excludes important actors from ethical decision making. We encourage registered dietitians working in LTCH to incorporate a relational ethics model into their practice to help identify resident's values and bring attention to the interconnectedness of caring relationships and contextual factors. This approach can inform difficult decisions regarding the food and nutrition choices of residents and may facilitate meaningful outcomes for both individuals and the long-term care community.PMID:38489165 | DOI:10.3148/cjdpr-2023-028
Source: Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research - Category: Nutrition Authors: Source Type: research