Johns Hopkins geriatrician Colleen Christmas discusses how ageism in the health care setting can impact patients. Research shows a 7.5-year gain in life expectancy when views of aging are positive in health care settings. She encourages clinicians to be aware of the messages they may be sending to their older patients.
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