Care of older people: Maintaining the dignity and autonomy of older people in the healthcare setting

摘要

Anecdotal evidence suggests that older people's dignity and autonomy is being undermined in the health care setting.rnMany healthcare professionals hold stereotypical, negative attitudes towards older people.rnTackling negative attitudes through exposure and education can help to preserve older patients' dignity and autonomy.rnGiving older people and their carers adequate information for them to make informed choices about care further increases autonomy.