Law and geriatrics: an Israeli perspective on future challenges.
This paper describes current problems in Israel in the fields of geriatric medicine and elder law. The background to the problems is discussed, with a commentary on the deficiencies in everyday practice. The author presents proposals for change both in the legislative system and in application of acceptable standards of medical care and practical use of improved legal provision.
Doron
Israel
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Department of Gerontology and the Law Faculty, Haifa University, Israel.
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