Abstract
It is estimated that between 1.5 and 2 million older adults experience abuse or neglect each year in the United States. Elder mistreatment may be physical, psychological, or financial, and it may be perpetrated by family members or by other informal or formal caregivers. Physicians are encouraged to play an active role in assessment, intervention, and prevention.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Attitude of Health Personnel*
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Elder Abuse* / diagnosis
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Elder Abuse* / legislation & jurisprudence
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Elder Abuse* / prevention & control
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Elder Abuse* / statistics & numerical data
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Ethics, Medical*
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Family Practice
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Female
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Geriatric Assessment
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Health Status*
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Human Rights*
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Humans
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Inpatients
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Interviews as Topic
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Legislation, Medical*
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Male
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Physician's Role
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Risk Factors
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Risk Management
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Socioeconomic Factors
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Spouse Abuse / statistics & numerical data
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United States