Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
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It is estimated that by 2025, 25% to 35% of the people in this country will be older than 65 years. One of the hazards facing the elderly is the risk of trauma. ⋯ Despite aggressive care, the elderly trauma patient's chances of a good outcome are slim. However, is it ethical to ration trauma care on the basis of age? A case study of an elderly trauma patient provides an opportunity to apply an ethical decision-making model to the question.