Citation

Bodenheimer CF, Roig RL, Worsowicz GM, Cifu DX. Arch. Phys. Med. Rehabil. 2004; 85(7 Suppl 3): S23-6.

Affiliation

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. Carol.Bodenheimer2@med.va.gov

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15221719

Abstract

This self-directed learning module highlights the societal aspects of disability and the older adult. It is part of the study guide on geriatric rehabilitation in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation and geriatric medicine. This article specifically focuses on ethical issues, including capacity, psychodynamics, sexuality, community integration, work, leisure skills, and the issue of driving a motor vehicle. OVERALL ARTICLE OBJECTIVE: To summarize the societal aspects of disability and the older adult.

Language: en