Age, Aging and Rehabilitation

Data from N.R. Kirsch and colleagues advance knowledge in age, aging and rehabilitation

Published in State and Local Health Law Weekly, January 14th, 2010

"There is more awareness of ethical challenges facing practitioners in the healthcare environment. Rehabilitation professionals find themselves on the forefront of many of the ethical situations that arise," scientists in the United States report.

"The ethical decision-making skills are often in the nascent stages for many allied healthcare practitioners. An understanding of the terminology and the ethical challenges that confront practitioners is part of practice in all settings. The older population presents additional challenges, as there is an increased possibility for vulnerability within the geriatric community. Although the ethics terminology is universally...

Want to see the full article?

Purchase this article for only $3.00

We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.

Welcome to NewsRx!

Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of State and Local Health Law Weekly

Source: State and Local Health Law Weekly (2010-01-14)

NewsRx is Social

Top Medical Newsletters

Awards

Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005

Facts & Stats

NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.

Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry