Elder abuse and neglect: what physicians can and should do

Cleve Clin J Med. 2002 Oct;69(10):801-8. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.69.10.801.

Abstract

Although reports of elder abuse to official agencies have been steadily increasing, physicians report only 2% of reported cases. Multiple barriers to reporting exist. This article reviews the terminology, epidemiology, and clinical signs associated with elder abuse in the community and offers practical strategies for intervention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Confidentiality
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Elder Abuse / classification
  • Elder Abuse / diagnosis*
  • Elder Abuse / statistics & numerical data
  • Elder Abuse / therapy
  • Ethics, Medical
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Mandatory Reporting
  • Personal Autonomy
  • Physician's Role*
  • Physician-Patient Relations
  • Prevalence
  • Risk Factors
  • United States / epidemiology