知情同意与老年牙科患者。

Informed consent and the elderly dental patient.

作者信息

Woodman R C, Malz V L

出版信息

Spec Care Dentist. 1994 Mar-Apr;14(2):65-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1994.tb01103.x.

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1994.tb01103.x

Abstract

The fastest growing segment of the population is currently comprised of those people 65 and older. The competency of these elderly individuals is often called into question when decisions about medical care are to be made. This article explores the concepts of a valid informed consent and provides an overview of competency assessment for the practitioner as it pertains to the geriatric dental patient.

摘要

目前，人口增长最快的群体是65岁及以上的人群。在做出医疗护理决策时，这些老年人的行为能力常常受到质疑。本文探讨了有效知情同意的概念，并概述了从业者对老年牙科患者进行行为能力评估的相关内容。