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 Announcements
• Elder Abuse and Neglect: An Overview
• Risk Factors and Reporting
• Pre-Hospital and Emergency Department Considerations
• Screening Tools and Physical Examination
• Documentation and Disposition
• Cultural Considerations and Future Directions
• Conclusion and Resources

Suspected Elder Abuse should be reported to one of these organizations:

• ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES - Living at home
• LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN - Living in a long term care facility