TY -  JOUR
PY -  2015
SN -  1972-4845
T1 -  Autonomia, dinamiche relazionali e mandati professionali. Una riflessione sulle scelte di trattamento nella fase avanzata di patologie neurodegenerative
JO -  SALUTE E SOCIETÀ
DA -  9/15/2015 12:00:00 AM
DO -  10.3280/SES2015-003008
UR -  http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/Scheda_rivista.aspx?idArticolo=54827
AU -  Cappellato, Valeria
SP -  89
EP -  101
IS -  3
VL -  XIV
LA -  IT
AB -  The paper reflects upon some relevant issues observed in the context of a broader research aimed at investigating the mechanisms producing inequalities in the construction of care pathways. 51 semi-structured interviews with experts, health and social professionals, kin and ALS patients have been carried out. The analysis of empirical material outlined the definition of the opportunities and constraints for ALS patients care pathways from the players? point of view. The essay aims at highlighting some factors that may influence the decision-making processes about treatment choices. The emphasis on the autonomy of patients is likely to conceal the weight of social relations for the definition of individual preferences. Along the process leading to the treatment choices, divergent interests and approaches may be in conflict or create care practices whose results are unexpected. 
PB -  FrancoAngeli
ER -