In defence of ageism

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 applic...

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Main Author: Shaw, A. B. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 1994
In: Journal of medical ethics
Year: 1994, Volume: 20, Issue: 3, Pages: 188-194
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