The “Elderly” in Medicine: Ethical Issues Surrounding This Outdated and Discriminatory Term
The objective of this study was to investigate and describe how the use of the term “elderly” contributes to bias and problems within the medical system. A systematic review of the relevant literature and history was conducted. The term “elderly” does not define age accurately and carries bias and p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2019-06-01
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| Series: | Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/0046958019856975 |