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By Susan Orr Parker on September 15th, 2008
Increasing Physician-patient Communication in the Elderly
Elderly patients are more likely to assume a passive role in their health care decisions, either following (or quietly disregarding)medical advice offered by their physicians. The questions in this article can be asked by either the provider or the patient in preparation for their appointment, in order to increase the individual’s ability to advocate for self, and actively participate in their treatment plan.
