Clinical Updates in Women's Health Care

Elder Abuse

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Table of Contents

Continuing Medical Education
Foreword
Prevalence
Elder Abuse Legislation
Reporting Elder Abuse
Categories and Types of Elder Abuse
Special Considerations: Institutional Elder Abuse
Prevention
Contributing Factors
Screening
Establishing a Dialogue
Evaluation and Diagnosis
   Office Evaluation
   Laboratory Tests
   Conditions and Physical States That Can Indicate Abuse
Forensic Markers
Management
Future Directions
Appendix
References
Index