Improving the responses of physicians to elder abuse and neglect: contributions of a model program
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Physicians are in the best position to detect abuse and neglect of elderly persons. However, previous studies revealed that physicians do not take action at signs of elder maltreatment. The apparent lack of concern may be attributed to factors such as inadequate medical school training and ignorance of laws obliging them to report such cases. A training-service program was devised by the Southeast Multi-Service Center and the Geriatric Unit of the Indiana University Department of General Internal Medicine to meet the needs of elderly patients.
Publication Name: Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0163-4372
Year: 1993
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Putting the 'elder care' in elder law
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A law firm that specialized in elder law decide to hire a former geriatric nurse to offer in-house advice, help manage cases and to be a patient advocate with care providers. Having a nurse on staff saves the firm time and money and helps it to offer better services to its clients.
Publication Name: Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0163-4372
Year: 2001
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