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Age based discrimination in health and social care services
Author(s)David Oliver
Journal titleBritish Medical Journal, vol 339, no 7722, 19 September 2009
Pagespp 643-644
Sourcewww.bmj.com
KeywordsAgeism ; Health services ; Services ; Law.
AnnotationAge based discrimination in health and social care services will be against the law if the 2009 Equality Bill is enacted. The Secretary of the British Geriatrics Society (BGS) presents a few facts and figures on service usage by people aged 65+. He reaches the conclusion that health services are not uniformly "age proof and fit for purpose"; for example, conditions affecting all ages are often comparatively less well managed in older people. Age based discrimination may sometimes be justified, and the Bill does allow for this. However, the attitudes, priorities, education and training of staff must reflect older people's need to be given "respect and dignity" in treatment. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-091109202 A
ClassmarkB:TOB: L: I: VR *

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