How do ageism, death anxiety and ageing anxiety among medical students and residents affect their attitude towards medical care for older patients: a systematic review
Abstract Background Although the number of older patients requiring medical care is increasing, caring for older patients is often seen as unattractive by medical trainees (i.e., medical students, residents, interns, and fellows). Terror Management Theory states that people have a negative attitude...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Education |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-05147-1 |