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1 online resource (13 minutes) |
| Summary |
There are 700,000-1.2 million cases of elder abuse annually in the US, and internationally 2-10% of patients over 65 years old report a history of maltreatment. Less than 10% of the estimated elder abuse cases are reported. Elder abuse includes physical abuse, neglect, exploitation, abandonment, and sexual abuse, psychological abuse (i.e. humiliation, intimidation). Signs of abuse include physical trauma, poor hygiene, malnutrition, or dehydration. Signs also include unexplained broken glasses, noncompliance with prior treatment instructions, missed appointments, or nonspecific anxiety or depression. Abuse of the elderly is often from the spouse or children in the home. The 3-year relative mortality in the elderly with a history of abuse is 3 times greater than controls. The Elder Assessment Instrument is a highly sensitive but nonspecific test for elder abuse. Elder abuse is underreported by physicians, but physicians have a duty to report all cases of suspected abuse in most states. In many cases, the best solution is to treat the abuser's underlying social and psychological issues and allow the older patient to remain at home. This video covers the key points that all physicians need to be aware of, as any physician can spot the signs and help a patient suffering from abuse. Since very few physicians are trained in elder abuse, few will recognize the signs and have the appropriate tools to get help for the patient. This video discusses the signs as they may present in the course of a vision-care setting, how to address the problem, and what resources are available to those seeking to help their patients |
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Title from resource description page (viewed March 02, 2020) |
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Interviewer: Yi-Hsien Renee Yeh ; interviewees: Andrew G. Lee, Carmel B. Dyer |
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In English |
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Older people -- Abuse of -- Reporting.
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Abused older people -- Care
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Geriatric ophthalmology.
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Geriatric ophthalmology.
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Older people -- Abuse of -- Reporting.
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interviews.
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Educational films.
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Interviews.
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Nonfiction films.
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Educational films.
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Interviews.
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Nonfiction films.
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Films éducatifs.
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Interviews.
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Films autres que de fiction.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Lee, Andrew G., interviewee, author
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Dyer, Carmel, interviewee, author
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Yeh, Yi-Hsien Renee, interviewer, author
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Springer Nature (Firm), film distributor.
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Springer (Firm), production company.
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