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:On September 11, 1986, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, in a 4-3 decision, authorized removal of the artificial feeding tube. It held that the "substituted judgment" of an incompetent person in a persistent vegetative state to refuse artificially administered sustenance must be honored. The Court also refused to compel the hospital in this case to terminate the treatment, but permitted other hospitals to comply with the patient's wishes. We are publishing the amicus curiae brief filed by the Society for the Right to Die, Inc. in the Brophy case. Our purpose in doing this is to stimulate further discussion of the issue of the role of the patients who become incompetent, a matter of major concern to geriatric specialists. This brief has been well-prepared. It contains a legal and ethical history of considerable merit. It has not, however, been endorsed by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS). Some of the principles the AGS has endorsed can be found on its own brief filed in the Conroy case (published in the December 1984 issue of the Journal). Physicians and medical ethicists in particular may wish to consider the caveats noted by David Thomasma, PhD. in his editorial in this issue of the Journal. We invite further discussion.
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杂志文章abstract:OBJECTIVES:To determine whether patient age is associated with differences in flexible bronchoscopy technique and tolerance. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:University hospital system. PARTICIPANTS:One thousand three hundred fifty-eight adults, including 219 (16.1%) aged 70 and older, undergoing bronchoscop...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1046/j.1365-2389.2003.51303.x
更新日期:2003-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To determine the relationship between blood pressure (BP) and all-cause mortality in subjects aged 80 and older with hypertension. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study with 5 years of follow-up. SETTING:Ten Veterans AFFAIRS (VA) sites. PARTICIPANTS:Four thousand seventy-one ambulatory patients aged 80 and ol...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2007.01069.x
更新日期:2007-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To determine whether increasing kyphosis angle was independently associated with poorer mobility as measured according to the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), after controlling for other established risk factors. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Eleven clinical centers in the United States. PARTICIPANT...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2010.03214.x
更新日期:2011-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::To better understand declining autopsy rates, data have been gathered prospectively on 1080 consecutive deaths over six years among patients admitted to a medical intensive care/coronary care unit. Overall autopsy rate was 36%. Autopsy rates declined sharply with age from 60% for those aged 16 to 34 years to 23% for t...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.1986.tb07260.x
更新日期:1986-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To determine whether slowing of gastric emptying and glucose absorption with guar gum would reduce the fall in blood pressure after an oral glucose load in older subjects. DESIGN:A randomized, experimental, cross-over study. SETTING:Department of Nuclear Medicine, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Aust...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1046/j.1532-5415.2001.49037.x
更新日期:2001-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To compare outcomes and the use of multimodality therapy in young and elderly people with pancreatic cancer undergoing surgical resection. DESIGN:Retrospective, single-institution study. SETTING:National Cancer Institute/National Comprehensive Cancer Network cancer center. PARTICIPANTS:Two hundred three i...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2011.03785.x
更新日期:2012-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To describe the prevalence of visual and auditory impairment in frail older persons and to evaluate the association between sensory impairment and overall functional status. DESIGN:Prospective patient evaluation and retrospective analysis of data. SETTING:The outpatient geriatric assessment clinic of a uni...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.1999.tb07432.x
更新日期:1999-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Among 35 elderly patients with transtracheal aspirate (TTA)-documented nosocomial pneumonia, 7 (20 percent) had Streptococcus pneumoniae infection. Clinical and epidemiologic data are reported on these 7 patients and on 2 others with nosocomial pneumococcal pneumonia documented by bacteremia. Malignancy and chronic ob...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.1981.tb01272.x
更新日期:1981-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To examine the association of years spent in Japan during childhood with cognitive test performance in late life among Japanese American men, and to assess the influence of the language used for testing on this association. DESIGN:A cross-sectional study. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS:A total of 3734 Japanese Ameri...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2000.tb03912.x
更新日期:2000-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To examine the relationship between frequent falls in older drivers and motor vehicle collision (MVC) involvement. DESIGN:Cross-sectional. SETTING:North central Alabama. PARTICIPANTS:Population-based sample of 2,000 licensed drivers aged 70 and older. MEASUREMENTS:Self-reported history of falling two or ...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/jgs.12594
更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To identify factors that influence the breast cancer treatment decisions of women aged 80 and older. DESIGN:Medical record review. SETTING:One academic primary care clinic and two community health centers in Boston. PARTICIPANTS:Sixty-five women aged 80 and older diagnosed with breast cancer between 1994 ...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2011.03820.x
更新日期:2012-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To quantify the prevalence of documented urinary tract infection (UTI), nonspecific symptoms, and antibiotic treatment of suspected UTI in nursing homes (NHs) in the tropics and to describe the typical resident likely to receive antibiotic treatment for suspected UTI and factors associated with the developme...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/jgs.15179
更新日期:2018-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To characterize rehabilitation services use of older adults according to fall-risk classification based on screening guidelines. DESIGN:Cross-sectional analysis of 2015 National Health and Aging Trends Study. SETTING:Study participants' homes. PARTICIPANTS:National sample of 7,440 community-dwelling Medic...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/jgs.15625
更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Previous studies have identified postprandial systolic blood pressure reductions in old, frail institutionalized subjects, which do not occur in healthy, young subjects, after a morning meal. To evaluate the relative contributions of state of health and time of day to this potentially dangerous abnormality in cardiova...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.1986.tb04222.x
更新日期:1986-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::A case is presented of primary endolymphatic stromal sarcoma of the uterus in a debilitated elderly patient. Surgical intervention was contraindicated. Radium therapy was unsuccessful. A 4-month course of treatment with doxorubicin (Adriamycin) resulted in disappearance of the tumor. The patient is living 19 months af...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.1976.tb03265.x
更新日期:1976-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::The management of older patients with chronic medical conditions dominates medical practice. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM) in patients aged 65 and older have reached epidemic proportions. Using elements of the Chronic Care Model (CCM), a quality improvement project was undertaken to re...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2007.01320.x
更新日期:2007-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To identify the strategies used by older persons to cope with chronic noncancer pain, determine the perceived effectiveness of the strategies, and ascertain factors associated with their use. DESIGN:Cross-sectional telephone survey. SETTING:Primary care practice located at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2004.52263.x
更新日期:2004-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We examined predictors of hospital and 6-month mortality in older Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) patients with particular attention to age and functional status. Age is generally thought to be strongly associated with intensive care outcomes, but this relationship may be confounded by age-related changes....
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.1991.tb04452.x
更新日期:1991-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To examine the antiplatelet effect of a novel pyrazolopyridine derivative (KC-764) in geriatric patients with ischemic stroke. DESIGN:Randomized clinical trial of three graded dose levels. SETTING:A geriatric clinic attached to a nursing home. PATIENTS:Fifteen patients with a history of cerebral infarction...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.1994.tb06863.x
更新日期:1994-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To assess how dietary change affects gain in strength and muscle mass during heavy resistance training of elderly men. DESIGN:Randomized controlled trial. INTERVENTION:During 12 weeks of resistance training of knee extensors and flexors, a daily supplement of 560 +/- 16 kcal/day (17% energy from protein, 43...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.1992.tb01937.x
更新日期:1992-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::A 66-year-old male patient who had undergone repeated operations for peptic ulcer disease involving the right upper abdominal quadrant, developed cholecystitis with calculous obstruction of the common bile duct. The gallbladder was removed. Later, an operation was performed for removal of a residual stone from the com...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.1976.tb03283.x
更新日期:1976-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Senile dementia is one of the important medical-social-economic problems facing our society, estimated to affect some 60% of nursing home patients and of persons residing in the community. The course of dementia in these patients is affected not only by their age, medical complications, and the disease itself, but als...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.1981.tb01261.x
更新日期:1981-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:To optimize health and well-being for all older people, we must collectively develop leaders to pioneer models of care, educate the healthcare workforce, advance research, and engage the community. METHODS:The Emerging Leaders in Aging (ELIA) program was created to train a multiprofessional cadre...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/jgs.15702
更新日期:2019-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Tardive dyskinesia has emerged as a considerable public health hazard. In view of the overwhelming evidence that the elderly are particularly susceptible to this complication of neuroleptic use and the fact that there is no really effective treatment, neuroleptics should be avoided whenever possible in elderly patient...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.1983.tb05417.x
更新日期:1983-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To determine the independent prognostic effect of seven potential frailty criteria, including five from the Fried phenotype, on several adverse outcomes. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Greater New Haven, Connecticut. PARTICIPANTS:Seven hundred fifty-four initially nondisabled, community-living p...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2008.02008.x
更新日期:2008-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::A retrospective analysis was made of the records of 100 consecutive geriatric patients with community-acquired bacteremia, admitted to a suburban hospital. The most frequently identified tissue sources for these bacteremias were the urinary tract (34 percent), biliary tract (20 percent), and lungs (13 percent). In 11 ...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.1980.tb00622.x
更新日期:1980-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To test the effects of a communication skills training intervention on older patients' discourse during a primary care interview. DESIGN:A quasi-experimental design involving two intervention conditions. SETTING:The Family Practice Center of a university-based clinic. PARTICIPANTS:Thirty-three patients av...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1046/j.1532-5415.2001.4911244.x
更新日期:2001-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To determine whether hospital costs are higher in patients with lower functional status at admission, defined as dependence in one or more activities of daily living (ADLs), after adjustment for Medicare Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payments. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:General medical service at a ...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1046/j.1532-5415.2003.51556.x
更新日期:2003-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::At an active outpatient geriatric program the gerontological team observed that Alzheimer patients appear to have fewer physical ailments than other elderly patients. To test this hypothesis, we reviewed a sample of 348 clinic patients. One hundred forty-three had a normal mental status; 75 had Alzheimer's disease as ...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.1988.tb01804.x
更新日期:1988-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To assess the physical and mental health status of older long-term cancer survivors. DESIGN:Cohort study using propensity score methods to control for baseline differences between cancer survivors and controls. SETTING:General community population in the United States. PARTICIPANTS:Nine hundred sixty-four...
journal_title:Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2005.00507.x
更新日期:2005-12-01 00:00:00