The "Elderly" in Medicine: Ethical Issues Surrounding This Outdated and Discriminatory Term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 an...
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Main Author: | Javad Hekmat-panah MD (Author) |
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SAGE Publishing,
2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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