All but Which of the Following Statements About Professionals' Attitudes

question 62

Multiple Choice

All but which of the following statements about professionals' attitudes toward older people is true?

• A) older people are more likely to have chronic illnesses that typically necessitate longer consultations
• B) physicians may find treating older patients less rewarding
• C) older people may become known as "bed blockers"
• D) medical vernacular refers to old people as "a problem"
• E) many authors argue that most health professionals are overtly ageist

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