Elder Abuse: Is every bruise a sign of abuse?

Maria T. Carney; Fay S. Kahan; Barbara E.C. Paris

Elder Abuse: Is every bruise a sign of abuse?

Maria T. Carney, Fay S. Kahan, Barbara E.C. Paris

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Abstract

Each year, between 1 1/2 and 2 million older adults in the United States are abused. Physicians are in an ideal position to recognize, manage and prevent elder mistreatment. This article uses a problem-solving format to discuss a case report. This case, which spanned two years, highlights the true difficulty in recognizing and managing elder mistreatment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	69-74
Number of pages	6
Journal	Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine
Volume	70
Issue number	2
State	Published - Mar 2003

Keywords

Abuse
Aging
Elder abuse
Elderly
Frailty
Mistreatment
Neglect

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Elder Abuse: Is every bruise a sign of abuse?

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