Abuse of elders: a review for Texas physicians
Fagala, G.E.; Thompson, B.L.
Texas Medicine 87(7): 70-75
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-4470 PMID: 1896942 Document Number: 371912
Abuse of elders is a widespread but largely invisible problem in the United States. This problem and its detection, management, and prevention are described. Specific attention is directed toward risk factors for abuse and toward suggestive signs and symptoms. Texas laws and the physician's responsibility for reporting and intervening in cases of elder abuse are discussed. Strategies for intervention and prevention are outlined.