Christmas Magic at the Intermediate Residence: An Urban Fairy Tale

Authors

  • Maude Laliberté Programmes de bioéthique, Département de médecine sociale et préventive, École de santé publique de l’Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Keywords:

urban tale, vulnerable population, intermediate resources, neglect, institutional responsibility

Language(s):

French

Abstract

The following urban tale is a fiction inspired by a tragic event that took place in Montreal in December 2009. This urban tale illustrates ethical issues representing key questions related to the protection of vulnerable populations, that is, institutionalized elders and negligent supervision of intermediate resources by various government agencies. Who has the responsibility to ensure the welfare of these individuals?

Published

2013-07-13

Issue

Section

Creative Works