title: An unprofessional and unhelpful label.
abstract: The derogatory term (some call it a diagnosis) 'acopia' is raising its ugly head again. There is no place in the nursing or medical professional practice for this abomination.
authors.affiliation: Editor in Chief British Journal of Nursing.
authors.forename: Ian
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Peate
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D063506:Ageism; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D009626:Terminology as Topic