@article{ref1,
title="Elder abuse: practice issues for physicians",
journal="Revue Medicale de Liege",
year="2014",
author="Berg, N. and Beaulieu, M. and Oudewater, M. and Langhendries, D. and Giet, D.",
volume="69",
number="5-6",
pages="382-389",
abstract="Elder abuse is frequent (from 4 to 6% of adults aged 65 + according to WHO). It can take various forms: psychological, financial, violation of rights, neglect and physical. Due to demographic changes, it is expected that the number of cases will increase over coming years. Scientific data show the importance of a systemic analysis of elder abuse situations in order to avoid the simplistic thinking of the &quot;horrible abuser&quot; and the &quot;poor victim&quot;. A multidisciplinary team, including a physician (a general practitioner, or a specialist), is necessary. Physicians can play a role in the prevention, detection and follow up of such cases. In order to detect elder abuse, active and attentive listening is mandatory. When a possibility exists that the older adult is abused, the suspicion should be documented (per example, by using the EASI tool), in order to implement an adequate follow-up. In the French part of Belgium, specialised services can be involved: Respect Seniors (www.respectseniors.be) in Wallonia and the SEPAM d'Infor-Homes in Brussels.<p /> <p>Language: fr</p>",
language="fr",
issn="0370-629X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}