Radiologic technologists' responses to elderly patients.
As the percentage of Americans older than 65 continues to grow, radiologic technologists must adapt to an aging patient population. This article discusses a survey of California radiologic technologists that compares their responses to elderly patients with their responses to younger patients. The survey also questioned technologists about their professional experiences with death and dying. The responses reveal some stereotypical thinking and negative bias regarding older patients, suggesting a need for more education.
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American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Communications Department, Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917, USA.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002140:California; D005260:Female; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data