Disclaimer
This ethical hub topic shows how our professional standards can be applied in this area of care and signposts to relevant resources. It does not set new professional standards and is not intended to replace the formal guidance. Page last reviewed: 13 December 2024.
Older adults
A patient’s age shouldn’t determine their access to treatment or the standard of care they receive.
Ageism in healthcare must be tackled. Older adults’ experiences must not be shaped by any form of discrimination, including unconscious bias.