This paper reviews empirical findings concerning the decision-making process of persons
with dementia and their family carers, with a particular focus on the extent and determinants …

The convergence of the aging of our society, the increase in blended families, and an
enormous intergenerational transfer of wealth has greatly expanded the incidence and …

Over the past 40 years, the assessment and scientific study of capacity in older adults has
emerged as a distinct field of clinical and research activity for psychologists. This new field …

Decision-making capacity (DMC) is an indispensable prerequisite for medical treatment
choices, including consent to treatment, treatment discontinuation, and refusal of treatment …

Background Brain tumor patients are at high risk of impaired medical decision-making
capacity (MDC), which can be ethically challenging because it limits their ability to give …

Abstract Purpose of Review Informed consent is the integral part of good medical practice in
patients with brain tumours. Capacity to consent may be affected by the brain disorder or its …

Assessing the capacity of patients to make decisions about their functional problems has
substantial ethical, clinical, and financial implications. The growing population of older …

OBJECTIVE: To gain caregivers' insights into the decision-making process in dementia
patients with regard to treatment and care. METHODS: Four focus group interviews (n= 29) …

Background The number of clinical trials including older patients, and particularly patients
with cognitive impairment, is increasing. While statutory provisions exist to make sure that …

Objectives: To perform a meta-analysis of clinical studies on the differences in treatment or
research decision-making capacity among patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) …