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Braun M, Gurrera R, Karel M, et al. Are clinician's ever biased in their judgments of the capacity of older adult's to make medical decisions?. Generations. 2009;33(1):78-91
Braun, M., Gurrera, R., Karel, M., Armesto, J., & Moye, J. (2009). Are clinician's ever biased in their judgments of the capacity of older adult's to make medical decisions?. Generations (San Francisco, Calif.), 33(1), 78-91.
Braun, Michelle, et al. "Are clinician's ever biased in their judgments of the capacity of older adult's to make medical decisions?." Generations (San Francisco, Calif.) vol. 33,1 (2009): 78-91.
Braun M, Gurrera R, Karel M, Armesto J, Moye J. Are clinician's ever biased in their judgments of the capacity of older adult's to make medical decisions?. Generations. 2009;33(1):78-91. PMID: 21037935; PMCID: PMC2964891.
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Generations. 2009;33(1):78-91.

Are clinician's ever biased in their judgments of the capacity of older adult's to make medical decisions?.

Generations (San Francisco, Calif.)

Michelle Braun, Ronald Gurrera, Michele Karel, Jorge Armesto, Jennifer Moye

PMID: 21037935 PMCID: PMC2964891

Abstract

Capacity assessment is a growing area of practice in geriatrics. In this pilot study we illustrate the potential relationship between clinician variables and capacity ratings. Twelve older adults with mild dementia or schizophrenia were rated by six clinicians from diverse disciplinary backgrounds. Capacity ratings were associated with clinician values regarding patient involvement in medical decisions, clinician-patient mismatches on such values, and emotional reactions to patients. Expanding our understanding of the impact of clinician variables on capacity ratings may enhance the reliability and validity of capacity assessments and help to promote autonomy when appropriate.

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