Ethical dilemma: is this elder abuse?
Elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation are major problems today (Marshall, Benton, & Brazier, 2000). Most elder abuse occurs at home and is committed by spouses, children, or other family members. Abuse may go undetected until observant professionals intervene ( AOA, 1998). Sometimes the abuse is a continuation of existing dysfunctional family dynamics. More often, however, the abuse is a result of changes brought about by an older person's growing dependency and need for increased care.
Turkoski
Beatrice B
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Kent State University College of Nursing, Milwaukee, WI, USA. bturkoski@kent.edu
D000368:Aged; D004552:Elder Abuse; D005190:Family; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000941:ethics / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019221:Mandatory Reporting / Q000941:ethics; D010347:Patient Care Planning