This study suggests so:
The researchers compared the responses of doctors to people aged under 65 and over 65. They pointed out that 65 was no longer regarded as being particularly old in British society.
Prof Ann Bowling, of the department of psychology, at University College London, led the study. She said: “Resources are limited and doctors have to make difficult decisions. Maybe they have run out of options and are using age as an excuse.
“When we spoke to the doctors they were quite ready to justify their reasons. They may see older people as less deserving,” she said.
