RT Article
T1 In defence of ageism
JF Journal of medical ethics
VO 20
IS 3
SP 188
OP 194
A1 Shaw, A. B.
LA English
YR 1994
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1816099775
AB 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.
DO 10.1136/jme.20.3.188