Korean Journal of Medical Ethics
The Korean Society for Medical Ethics
Article

고령화 사회의 노인치료를 위한 윤리적 토대 구축: 생물의학적 치료에서 돌봄으로*

김진경1,*
Jin Kyong KIM1,*
1동아대학교 인문과학대학 윤리문화학과
1Department of Ethics, College of Humanities, Dong-A University
*교신저자: 김진경. 동아대학교 인문과학대학 윤리문화학과. 051-200-7139. regina@dau.ac.kr

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Received: Nov 13, 2012; Accepted: Dec 19, 2012

Published Online: Dec 31, 2012

ABSTRACT

With biomedical treatments being the predominant form of care for elderly patients in clinical situations, the only way for family members to show their affection and care for elderly patients is to be involved in these patients’ medical treatments. In aging societies especially, there is a need for reflection on the paradigm of geriatrics, not only for the benefit of elderly patients, but for everyone. In this article we focus on the importance of a type of care that reaches beyond standard medical treatments. We analyze the meaning of ‘care’ and consider different methods to achieve it alongside biomedical treatments.

Keywords: 생물의학화; 늙어감; 노인환자; 돌봄
Keywords: biomedicalization; aging; elderly patients; care