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Identifying Elder Abuse

Posted By Norman Taylor & Associates || 24-Mar-2016

When older adults come to the emergency room with apparent signs of neglect, it’s important that physicians are able to determine whether the symptoms are consistent with elder abuse. The patient’s symptoms may be a result of willful neglect, unintentional neglect or an unrelated underlying illness.

According an article in Science Daily, studies done on two case studies found that similar symptoms of neglect were caused from two very different situations. In one case, a patient’s daughter found herself frustrated that her care agency refused to take care of her father when his condition worsened. The daughter, thinking she could provide better care than the agency, went against the medical advice given to her and brought her father home from the hospital.

In the second case, a patient’s son deliberately neglected his father for his own financial gain. Since his father “didn’t need to see a doctor or take medicine because he is dying,” the son continuously refused to provide medical care.

Working as a Team

In order to accurately and appropriately identify legitimate cases of elder abuse, it’s recommended that a team-oriented approach would be most beneficial. These teams can consist of medical providers, triage providers, nurses, radiologists and technicians, social workers and case managers.

According to the article, opportunities to detect and report elder abuse are presented throughout the course of treatment – from the moment paramedics respond to an emergency situation to the clinical exams the patient undergoes at the hospital.

When you first notice signs of elder abuse in a loved one, it’s important to talk to a proven Los Angeles elder abuse attorney. At Norman Taylor & Associates, we work closely with clients and handle cases with the care and attention they deserve. To learn more about your case, call (888) 510-8619 and request your free consultation.

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