Monday, March 16, 2015

1 in 5 Patients Over Age 50 Experience Healthcare Discrimination


One of the first studies to research the health effects of discrimination on older patients by doctors or hospitals was recently published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Here are some key findings:

  • 1 in 5 patients over age 50 experienced healthcare-related discrimination.
  • Age was the most common reason cited for the discrimination by respondents of all sexes and age groups.
  • It was the number one reason given by members of all racial or ethnic groups except African Americans.
  • 28.5% of those who frequently experienced such discrimination developed new or worsened disabilities over the course of 4 years.
Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine, March 12, 2015

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