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AAOS Now, July 2023

A Debate for the ‘Ages’

Robert M. Orfaly, MD, MBA, FAAOS

Generalizing this month’s discussion on ageism, I asked myself questions regarding where the line is drawn between patient and physician responsibilities for a successful therapeutic relationship and how best to balance sometimes divergent needs.
Ageism Negatively Impacts the Surgeon-Patient Relationship

Thomas Fleeter, MD, MBA, FAAOS

The following letter is in response to the article titled “Study Investigates Surgeon Factors Associated with Patient Satisfaction Scores after Orthopaedic Care,” by Rebecca Araujo, in this edition of AAOS Now.