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The system can abuse older people too

The system can abuse older people too

Medicine and Science from The BMJ

July 24, 201516m 57s

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Elder abuse is often the result of the organisation of health systems rather than the fault of individuals, argue Jolanda Lindenberg and Rudi Westendorp, two authors of a recent analysis paper. They call for system abuse to be acknowledged and addressed by incorporating older people’s views when designing health services. Read the full analysis:

http://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.h2697