Cover Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
ISSN:
8750-7315
Online Publication Date:
Jul 1994

Podiatric medical considerations in dealing with elder abuse

G Anetzberger Benjamin Rose Institute, Cleveland, OH.

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JM Robbins Benjamin Rose Institute, Cleveland, OH.

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-84-7-329
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The geriatric population is expanding at a rapid rate. With greater numbers of elderly patient visits to the podiatric medical office, the likelihood of difficult psychosocial problems increases. Elder abuse is potentially a serious health risk and the need for the podiatric physician to identify and report elder abuse is a professional and, in many cases, a legal responsibility. The authors identify the signs and symptoms of elder abuse and methods to address this difficult and perplexing problem.

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