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This chapter focuses on the ethical dilemmas faced by long-term care staff when balancing resident safety with autonomy and quality of life. It critiques the current regulatory environment’s bias toward safety and introduces the “three-legged stool” framework as a mental model for achieving a more balanced approach. The chapter also discusses the conflated meanings of safety and the importance of recognizing risk as an inherent part of life, ultimately advocating for person-centered care that respects individual values.

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Long-Term Care Facilities and the Staff’s Perspective

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    2026年

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  • Theresa A. Harvath,
  • Mark Fedyk

摘要

This chapter focuses on the ethical dilemmas faced by long-term care staff when balancing resident safety with autonomy and quality of life. It critiques the current regulatory environment’s bias toward safety and introduces the “three-legged stool” framework as a mental model for achieving a more balanced approach. The chapter also discusses the conflated meanings of safety and the importance of recognizing risk as an inherent part of life, ultimately advocating for person-centered care that respects individual values.