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. 1994 Sep;20(3):188-91, 194.
doi: 10.1136/jme.20.3.188.

In defence of ageism

A B Shaw  1
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In defence of ageism

A B Shaw. J Med Ethics. 1994 Sep.

Abstract

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 them is advocated.

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  • In defence of ageism.
    Rivlin MM. Rivlin MM. J Med Ethics. 1994 Dec;20(4):270-1. doi: 10.1136/jme.20.4.270-a. J Med Ethics. 1994. PMID: 7861435 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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