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
Sam Ashoo, MD, FACEP, is board certified in emergency medicine and clinical informatics. He serves as EB Medicine’s editor-in-chief of interactive clinical pathways and FOAMEd blog, and host of EB Medicine’s EMplify podcast. Follow him below for more…
