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When medical professionals bypass aging patients

My doctor talks to my daughter about my health instead of talking to me like I'm still the person making my own decisions.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Healthcare ageism strips away agency by redirecting communication to family members rather than patients themselves.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Aging & Senior Life?”

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