title: Health professionals' roles and relationships with other agencies.
abstract: Health professionals play a vital role in addressing elder abuse by identifying and reporting elder abuse and caring for survivors. However, most are unaware of the opportunities to work with allied professionals in elder abuse intervention. This article discusses the various roles of interdisciplinary members and the contribution of health care professionals in these teams. Terminology used in elder abuse teamwork is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse and Neglect, University of California, Irvine, 101 The City Drive, South, Building 200, Suite 835, Orange, CA 92868, USA. Electronic address: marytwomey1@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Mary S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Twomey
authors.affiliation: Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse and Neglect, University of California, Irvine, 101 The City Drive, South, Building 200, Suite 835, Orange, CA 92868, USA.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Weber
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018574:Home Care Agencies / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008297:Male; D019221:Mandatory Reporting; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D012380:Role; D014481:United States; D035862:Vulnerable Populations / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data
keywords: Elder abuse intervention; Elder abuse prevention; Health professionals; Interdisciplinary teams