Clinical Management of Elder Abuse

SUMMARY

Clinical management of elder abuse situations involves five steps: detection, assessment, planning, intervention, and follow-up. Although each clinical discipline brings a unique set of knowledge, skills, and perspectives to completing the steps, there are general considerations that universally apply in successfully identifying and treating the problem. These general considerations are described, with particular attention given to the intent behind actions, strategies for step accomplishment, and issues likely to emerge.

Key Words:

• Clinical management in elder abuse
• abuse detection
• assessment
• case planning
• intervention and follow-up