Advance Care Planning – Ethische Implikationen und der damit verbundene professionelle Auftrag im Rahmen der gesundheitlichen Versorgungsplanung in der stationären Altenhilfe

The Ethics of Ancient Lactation and the Cult of the Perfect Breastfeeding Mother

“…901-906), [32], especially as research has shown that perinatal depression does not necessarily affect breastfeeding intentions or initiation [33,57]. This implies that health providers should be responsive and adapt to the needs of mother and baby on an ad hoc basis, negotiating the best possible solution within the context of an ethics of care and equitable management of health resources [22] (p. 59), [3,7,79]. This approach paves the way for a model of healthcare that: (1) aims to strengthen people's direct ability to act or their options to act and (2) is concerned with the quality of the relationship between those being supported and those providing care [6,[80][81][82][83].…”

“…Indeed, in a caring relationship, we cannot escape the question of what is good, both for the patient and for the caregiver. However, what is good for the caregiver, based on what he or she holds to be good, should not override the needs and preferences of the patient [22] (p. 53), [79]. Therefore, health providers and lactation consultants should find ways to initiate an open conversation about the risks and benefits of all available alternatives to mother milk.…”