The system can abuse older people too - a podcast by BMJ Group

Elder abuse is often the result of the organisation of health systems rather than the fault of individuals, argue Jolanda Lindenberg and Rudi Westendorp, two authors of a recent analysis paper.

They call for system abuse to be acknowledged and addressed by incorporating older people’s views when designing health services.

Read the full analysis:

http://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.h2697

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