title: A proactive approach to preventing abuse.
authors.affiliation: CommuniCare NHS Trust, Blackburn, Lancashire.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Golding
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Clear
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D004552:Elder Abuse; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007859:Learning Disabilities; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009732:Nursing Care