Younger vs older doctors: Who do you prefer?

Are younger doctors better? (Photo: iStock)

Those familiar with the world of commercial aviation will know that pilots have a mandatory retirement age. When they hit the age of 65, their piloting career is essentially done.

There are many reasons behind this age limit, the most prominent being the changes that happen as the human body ages. A good example is the brain's cognitive capacity, which inevitably declines over time. Nasty things can happen if an older and cognitively impaired pilot is in charge.