title: Diagnostic and treatment guidelines on elder abuse and neglect.
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.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Aravanis
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Adelman
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Breckman
authors.forename: T T
authors.initials: TT
authors.lastname: Fulmer
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Holder
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lachs
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Sanders
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006304:Health Status; D006806:Human Rights; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D008297:Male; D010819:Physician's Role; D012307:Risk Factors; D012308:Risk Management; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States