Guardianship of the Elderly: Psychiatric and Judicial Aspects
- ISBN-10
- 0826111769
- ISBN-13
- 9780826111760
- Category
- Law / General
- Pages
- 155
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer Publishing Company
- Author
- George H. Zimny
Description
Readers receive a basic explanation of guardianship of elderly persons and the process by which it takes place. Through contributions by geriatric psychiatrists, psychologists, attorneys, and judges, this volume provides an understanding of what can occur before, during, and after guardianship. The editors review all aspects of the guardianship process and provide new insights to ensure that the provisions of guardianship are applied in humane and effective ways.
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Other editions
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- 1990
- 79 pages
- Paperback
- American Bar Association, Commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly, and Young Lawyers Division, Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services to the Elderly
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