Elder abuse: dermatologic clues and critical solutions.
Elder abuse affects approximately 2% to 10% of older Americans. Unfortunately, it is often unrecognized and certainly underreported. Dermatologists have a unique role in the detection and reporting of elder abuse. An analysis of risk factors, clinical signs, reporting requirements, and prevention of elder abuse brings this issue into focus.
Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio 44307, USA.
Matthew
M
Palmer
Robert T
RT
Brodell
Eliot N
EN
Mostow
D000368:Aged; D000505:Alopecia / Q000209:etiology; D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology; D003288:Contusions / Q000209:etiology; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000209:etiology; D019221:Mandatory Reporting; D012307:Risk Factors