Deontologic aspects of the doctor's attitude toward aged and elderly patients
Saperov, V.N.
Klinicheskaia Meditsina 87(9): 62-66
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-2149 PMID: 19882885 Document Number: 628826
Major aspects of medical deontology are discussed with respect to elderly patients, such as "do no harm" and "do good" principles, principles of justness and patients' rights. The importance of considering psychological characteristics of this age group is emphasized. Deontological errors ensuing from the lack of attention on the part of physicians to patients of this category and from the underestimation of the age factor are discussed.