Wilson Jacob Filho

Wilson Jacob Filho is a prominent geriatrician and a full professor at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of São Paulo (FMUSP). He is known for his expertise in geriatric care and has been an advocate for the inclusion of elderly individuals' perspectives in care decisions. Jacob Filho emphasizes the importance of assessing the degree of dependence of elderly clients in order to provide appropriate care and support, and he aims to redefine the terminology used in the field, preferring to refer to potential residents of long-term care facilities as 'clients' rather than 'patients' to highlight their agency.