Ageism in Medical Studentsʼ Treatment Recommendations

Time to end ageism in medical education.

In defence of ageism.

In defence of ageism.

Health care should be preferentially allocated to younger patients. This is just and is seen as just. Age is an objective factor in rationing decisions. The arguments against 'ageism' are answered. The effects of age on current methods of rationing are illustrated, and the practical applications of an age-related criterion are discussed. Ageist policies are in current use and open discussion of...

Possible Ageism in the Aggressiveness of Severe Sepsis Treatment

Sepsis is an emerging concern among older adults, associated with high mortality. Evidence of possible ageism, in the form of less aggressive treatment, has been reported for other diseases. The goal of the study was to investigate whether age was a determining factor in aggressiveness of treatment for severe sepsis and to evaluate in-hospital mortality rates. A subanalysis of previously collec...

Peripheral artery disease – current recommendations and best medical treatment

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common manifestation of systemic atherosclerosis that is associated with a high risk of cardiovascular mortality and significant limitation in function because of limb ischemia. Patients with PAD should be considered to have significant coronary and cerebral arterial disease that requires aggressive risk factor management, including the prescription of ant...