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CLINICS IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Volume 30, Issue 4, Pages 769-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2014.08.006
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Elder mistreatment; Elder abuse; Elder maltreatment; Elder neglect; Adult protective services
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Because neglect is the most common form of elder abuse, identifying patients who are vulnerable to neglect allows clinicians to intervene early and potentially prevent situations that can escalate and lead to harm or even death. Health care workers have a unique opportunity to uncover these unfortunate situations and, in many cases, may be the only other contact that isolated, vulnerable patients have with the outside world. Responding appropriately and quickly when neglect is suspected and using a team approach can improve the health and well-being of older victims of neglect.
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