The management of abuse: 4. Abuse of vulnerable adults.
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.
Panesar
Jaspal
J
Department of Orthodontics, Eastman Dental Institute, London, UK.
Juggins
Karen
K
Panesar
Jaspal
J
Sinha
Sonia
S
Acharya
Preeti
P
Jafar
Hima
H
Bower
Elizabeth J
EJ
Harrison
Victoria E
VE
Newton
J Tim
JT
D000368:Aged; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D015995:Prevalence; D006113:United Kingdom; D035862:Vulnerable Populations / Q000523:psychology*