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Dr. Christine K. Cassel discusses gerontology

BROADCAST: Apr. 23, 1987 | DURATION: 00:57:32

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Synopsis

The chair of General Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago, Dr. Christine K. Cassel, discusses gerontology and the problems the field currently faces, such as patient access to, and knowledge of, healthcare. Dr. Cassel is a strong advocate for giving agency back to the patient, primarily by allowing the patient to become knowledgeable of their own health in order to promote successful aging and self-sufficiency when confronted with health concerns. Studs plays “Hello In There” - John Prine (1971).

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 23, 1987

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
57 minutes, 32 seconds

Ownership
Chicago History Museum

Topics

Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Older Adult & Older Adult Care

People

Medical personnel Academics

Tags

Cassel, Christine K.--Interviews. Gerontology. Older people Physicians--United States--20th century--Interviews. Audiotapes. Radio programs Cassel, Christine K., interviewee. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Aging Lamm, Richard D. Alzheimer's Medicare Kuhn, Maggie Universal health care Americans for Generational Equity

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