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Ageism A Curse In British Health Services
medindia 8870 Posts Despite evidence that even older patients benefit from timely treatment for stroke and mini-stroke (transient ischemic attack), a researcher ...Read More
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The last 7 weeks since July 2006 have been incredible to observe the machinations of the National Health Service and I agree that ageism is definitely a factor in the rehabilitation of stroke victims. The difference between a 77 year old and a 52 year old is incredible to see, all the necessary therapy interactin for the 52 year old no rehabilitation for the 77 year old. I thought that it was due to financial constraints in the local hospital but appears this is a national problem

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