Journal article
Periodic health examination, 1994 update: 4. Secondary prevention of elder abuse and mistreatment. Canadian Task Force on the Periodic Health Examination.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To provide recommendations for family physicians on the detection, assessment and management of abuse or mistreatment in patients over 65 years of age.
OPTIONS: Detection of elder abuse by history and examination or by specific protocols; intervention through mandatory reporting, removing the victim from the situation or acting as an advocate for the patient.
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 151, No. 10, pp. 1413–1420
Publication Date
November 15, 1994
ISSN
0820-3946