title: The management of abuse: 4. Abuse of vulnerable adults.
abstract: Vulnerable adults include those who, for reasons of age or illness, are unable to protect themselves from significant harm. The role of the GDP and the dental team in the recognition and management of abuse of vulnerable adults is discussed. Information on the current legislation and protocols for referral are provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Eastman Dental Institute, London, UK.
authors.forename: Jaspal
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Panesar
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Juggins
authors.forename: Jaspal
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Panesar
authors.forename: Sonia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sinha
authors.forename: Preeti
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Acharya
authors.forename: Hima
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Jafar
authors.forename: Elizabeth J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Bower
authors.forename: Victoria E
authors.initials: VE
authors.lastname: Harrison
authors.forename: J Tim
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Newton
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D015995:Prevalence; D006113:United Kingdom; D035862:Vulnerable Populations / Q000523:psychology*