Secondary Prevention of Elder Abuse and Mistreatment (1994)

Home Guidelines (1979-2006) Secondary Prevention of Elder Abuse and Mistreatment (1994)

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RECOMMENDATION

  • There is poor evidence to include case finding for elder abuse in or exclude it from the periodic health examination. However, it is prudent for physicians to be alert for indications of elder abuse and, if such abuse is discovered, to take measures to prevent further abuse.