Citation

Cimino-Fiallos N, Rosen TE. Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 2021; 39(2): 405-417.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.emc.2021.01.009

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Elder abuse affects many older adults and can be life threatening. Older adults both in the community and long-term care facilities are at risk. An emergency department visit is an opportunity for an abuse victim to seek help. Emergency clinicians should be able to recognize the signs of abuse, including patterns of injury consistent with mistreatment. Screening tools can assist clinicians in the diagnosis of abuse. Physicians can help victims of mistreatment by reporting the abuse to the appropriate investigative agency and by developing a treatment plan with a multidisciplinary team to include a safe discharge plan and close follow-up.

Language: en

Keywords

Elder abuse; Elder abuse emergency department; Elder abuse mandatory reporting; Elder abuse neglect; Elder mistreatment