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 February 2013

 AGEISM is Unspoken, Dangerous and Pervasive

 

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Greetings!  

 

Ageism is discrimination in healthcare based on the person's age.

 

Healthcare should be a level playing field.

 

Unfortunately, it isn't. Ageism exists everywhere in Canada.

 

We see it every day doing our complex case management work.

 

No one speaks about it. No one confronts it. Older patients pay the price.

Here's a Case Study of what can be done:
An active and alert bridge playing 78 year old female had spent her summer gardening and golfing.  

She went into kidney failure and was admitted to a large hospital. 

The kidney specialists did nothing to help her. 

This sophisticated family grew impatient. 

RCM was retained to help drive the bus. 

We tipped off the CEO's office that a legal action was likely. 

That got the ball rolling.  

Dialysis was started. A kidney biopsy was done. Treatment began.  

After 3 months, the dialysis was stopped. She did very well.

 

Unfortunately, this is what was required to get treatment mobilized for RCM's client.

 

Elder's Rights

So how does ageism impact clinical decision making? It is subtle but real.

 

Canadian legislation by both the Human Rights Commissions and the Supreme Court of 

Canada has created a level playing field for older persons.

 

Our job at Rupert Case Management (RCM) is to teach our older clients and their family members that they have the right to the same treatment as younger persons.

 

So let's say NO TO AGEISM by educating everyone about the rights of our elders.

 

To Start the Conversation Call  1-800-620-7551

It all starts with a conversation.  We are always pleased to help.

 

So call at any time.

 

1 800 620 7551

 

 

 

           Raymond Rupert MD. MBA.
           Founder/Medical Director
           Rupert Case Management Inc.
           1006 Avenue Road
           Toronto, ON M5P 2K8
           direct:     416-488-9412 ext. 103
           24*7:        800-620-7551
           fax:         416-981-3322
           cell:        416-543-6514
           email: info@rupertcasemanagement.com
           www.rupertcasemanagement.com 
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