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Law and geriatrics: an Israeli perspective on future challenges.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12889648     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This paper describes current problems in Israel in the fields of geriatric medicine and elder law. The background to the problems is discussed, with a commentary on the deficiencies in everyday practice. The author presents proposals for change both in the legislative system and in application of acceptable standards of medical care and practical use of improved legal provision.
Authors:
Israel Doron
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Medicine and law     Volume:  22     ISSN:  0723-1393     ISO Abbreviation:  Med Law     Publication Date:  2003  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-07-31     Completed Date:  2003-10-01     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8218185     Medline TA:  Med Law     Country:  South Africa    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  285-300     Citation Subset:  E; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Gerontology and the Law Faculty, Haifa University, Israel.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Aging / ethics
Decision Making
Euthanasia / legislation & jurisprudence
Geriatrics / ethics,  legislation & jurisprudence*,  trends*
Humans
Israel
Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence,  trends
Mental Competency / legislation & jurisprudence
Patient Care / standards,  trends*
Public Health / legislation & jurisprudence,  standards
Right to Die / legislation & jurisprudence

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