Elder abuse.
Elder abuse and neglect is a prevalent, underrecognized problem among today's senior citizens. Fortunately, awareness is increasing, and services are being provided to elders on a more ready basis. Still, the emergency care provider must act as a patient advocate and assume responsibility for the detection, treatment, and safe disposition of unfortunate victims.
Geroff
Adam J
AJ
Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02188-2393, USA. ageroff@smail.umaryland.edu
Olshaker
Jonathan S
JS
D000368:Aged; D004552:Elder Abuse; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000941:ethics*; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology