Citation

Geroff AJ, Olshaker JS. Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 2006; 24(2): 491-505, ix.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02188-2393, USA. ageroff@smail.umaryland.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.emc.2006.01.009

PMID

16584968

Abstract

Elder abuse and neglect is a prevalent, underrecognized problem among today's senior citizens. Fortunately, awareness is increasing, and services are being provided to elders on a more ready basis. Still, the emergency care provider must act as a patient advocate and assume responsibility for the detection, treatment, and safe disposition of unfortunate victims.

Language: en