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The role of the dermatologist in detecting elder abuse and neglect

The National Research Council of the National Academies defines elder mistreatment as: (1) intentional actions that cause harm or create serious risk of harm (whether or not harm is intended) to a vulnerable elder by a caregiver or other person who stands in a trust relationship to the elder; or (2)...

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2015-08, Vol.73 (2), p.285-293
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Dermatology
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elder abuse
Elder Abuse - diagnosis
Elder Abuse - prevention & control
elder mistreatment
elder neglect
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Mandatory Reporting
Mass Screening - organization & administration
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Physician's Role
reporting elder abuse
screening tools
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Skin Diseases - epidemiology
Vulnerable Populations
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