RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Respecting frailty
JF Journal of Medical Ethics
JO J Med Ethics
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics
SP 126
OP 128
DO 10.1136/jme.2010.040147
VO 37
IS 2
A1 Laurie H Mallery
A1 Paige Moorhouse
YR 2011
UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/37/2/126.abstract
AB While the medical treatment of older individuals often results in desirable outcomes, indiscriminate use of aggressive treatment at the end-of-life can cause paradoxical harm and suffering. Comprehensive assessment and communication can help foster decisions that consider the effect of frailty on health outcomes.