Older adults represent a highly significant group of users of the health care system, and their care has a major impact on health care costs. Additionally, being a regular consumer of medical services is a significant part of daily life for many older adults around the globe.
Despite their importance as health care consumers, a recent report issued by the Institute of Medicine argues that negative attitudes towards older adults persist in the health care community, across professional disciplines, and across care settings.
Ageist stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination are potential barriers for health equality, in terms of the quantity and quality of care provided to older patients and their health-related outcomes.
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