Elder Abuse and Neglect

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the September 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Elder Abuse and Neglect: Making the Diagnosis and Devising a Treatment Plan in the Emergency Department Introduction and AnnouncementsElder Abuse and Neglect: An OverviewRisk Factors and ReportingPre-Hospital and Emergency Department ConsiderationsScreening Tools and Physical ExaminationDocumentation and DispositionCultural Considerations and Future DirectionsConclusion and ResourcesSuspected Elder Abuse should be reported to one of these organizations:ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES - Living at homeLONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN - Living in a long term care facility