Das Gesundheitswesen
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Das Gesundheitswesen · Sep 2016
["As Good as it Gets at Home" - Reasons for Institutionalisation in Dementia].
What are the reasons for institutionalising community-dwelling persons with dementia? ⋯ From the ethical point of view the exclusion of the persons with dementia from the decision-making with regard to institutionalisation has to be examined critically. The often given reason of ensuring the best possible care through institutionalisation could be counteracted by the improvement of community-based care.