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A philosophic approach to aging.

H Spiro1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|May 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

The definition of "old" and its implications for age-based rewards and limitations require further discussion. This includes considering the role of older physicians in hospitals and what criteria age should meet.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Medical Ethics
  • Sociology of Aging

Background:

  • The definition of 'old' is often ambiguous and lacks clear societal or medical consensus.
  • Age is frequently used as a criterion for rewards and limitations, but the justification for this is debated.
  • The specific contributions and roles of older physicians within hospital settings warrant examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the societal and medical implications of defining 'old age'.
  • To question the automatic application of age-based criteria for benefits and restrictions.
  • To stimulate discussion on the professional roles and value of elderly physicians.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of age as a social and biological category.
  • Ethical inquiry into age-based policies and practices.
  • Literature review on gerontology and physician workforce dynamics.

Main Results:

  • No firm answers exist regarding the precise definition of 'old' or its universal application.
  • The justification for age-based rewards and limitations is not universally established.
  • The role and integration of older physicians in healthcare systems remain an open question.

Conclusions:

  • There is a need for more comprehensive societal and professional dialogue on age-related definitions and policies.
  • Age should be critically examined as a criterion for specific opportunities and constraints.
  • Further discussion is essential to address the complexities surrounding aging in professional and societal contexts.

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