Elder abuse: dermatologic clues and critical solutions.

Palmer, Matthew; Brodell, Robert T; Mostow, Eliot N · J Am Acad Dermatol · 2013

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Abstract

Elder abuse affects approximately 2% to 10% of older Americans. Unfortunately, it is often unrecognized and certainly underreported. Dermatologists have a unique role in the detection and reporting of elder abuse. An analysis of risk factors, clinical signs, reporting requirements, and prevention of elder abuse brings this issue into focus.

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