Ethical challenges in geriatric care

The growth of the elderly population presents numerous challenges to the practicing otolaryngologist. This commentary reviews some of the issues that come up in dealing with geriatric patients, reiterates some classic ethical principles, and looks to some philosophers who have addressed relevant iss...

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Published in:	Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery Vol. 140; no. 6; pp. 809 - 811
Main Author:	Lucente, Frank E.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Los Angeles, CA Mosby, Inc 01-06-2009 SAGE Publications
Subjects:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Geriatric Assessment Geriatrics - ethics Health Services Accessibility Humans Otolaryngology - ethics
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Summary:	The growth of the elderly population presents numerous challenges to the practicing otolaryngologist. This commentary reviews some of the issues that come up in dealing with geriatric patients, reiterates some classic ethical principles, and looks to some philosophers who have addressed relevant issues over the past centuries. It is based on a presentation “Ethical Challenges in Geriatric Otolaryngology,” delivered at the annual meeting of the American Society of Geriatric Otolaryngology on April 30, 2008.
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ISSN:	0194-5998 1097-6817
DOI:	10.1016/j.otohns.2009.01.033