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84-year-old MD contests employer's mandatory cognitive tests for older docs.
- Source :
- Dermatology News; Nov2023, p1-4, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The article focuses on the legal and ethical concerns surrounding mandatory cognitive testing for older physicians within healthcare systems. Topics include the lawsuit filed by an 84-year-old ophthalmologist against her employer for alleged violations of anti-discrimination laws, the rise in the number of older physicians, and the debate on whether age-based cognitive testing aligns with federal laws and safeguards patients' well-being.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23767006
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Dermatology News
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 174019536