Ahmad Mahnaz, Lachs Mark S
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, The Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10021, USA.
Cleve Clin J Med. 2002 Oct;69(10):801-8. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.69.10.801.
Although reports of elder abuse to official agencies have been steadily increasing, physicians report only 2% of reported cases. Multiple barriers to reporting exist. This article reviews the terminology, epidemiology, and clinical signs associated with elder abuse in the community and offers practical strategies for intervention.
尽管向官方机构报告虐待老年人事件的案例一直在稳步增加，但医生报告的案例仅占报告案例总数的2%。报告存在多种障碍。本文回顾了社区中与虐待老年人相关的术语、流行病学和临床体征，并提供了切实可行的干预策略。
