title: Geriatric assessment in the diagnosis and treatment of elder abuse.
abstract: With the growing problem of elder abuse, it is imperative that physicians become aware of the warning signs of elder abuse. In addition, physicians must be knowledgeable in the diagnosis and treatment of elder abuse. Educated physicians can help to alleviate this problem.
authors.affiliation: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, NJ 07112.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Schor
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Selby
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Bertone
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012017:Referral and Consultation