Older and wiser: caring for older patients

Catriona James
ByDr Catriona James
Published18 March 2021
It is important to treat all patients with respect and courtesy. Dr Catriona James explores the principles which may be of enhanced importance when caring for an older adult.

You should not make assumptions about what a patient might understand or want based on their age, appearance or medical conditions.

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Dr Catriona James
Medico-legal adviser

Catriona graduated from Glasgow University and trained as a GP in the West of Scotland, before joining the MDU in 2001. Since that time she has completed an LLM in the Legal Aspects of Medical Practice and become a foundation member of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine. Catriona is based in Glasgow.

Older and wiser: caring for older patients