Bruising as a Forensic Marker of Physical Elder Abuse in Orange County, California, 2006-2008

The purpose of the study was to describe bruising as a marker of physical elder abuse. Consenting older adults were examined to document location and size of bruises and assess whether they were inflicted during physical abuse. An expert panel confirmed physical abuse. A research nurse conducted stu...

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Main Author: Mosqueda, Laura (Author)
Format: Electronic Research Data
Language:English
Published: [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] [Verlag nicht ermittelbar] 2012
In:Year: 2012
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Keywords:
Abuse
Accidents
adult care services
Assault
Cognitive processes
Conflict
Elder Abuse
eldercare
Evaluation
Injuries
medical evaluation
medical history
medications
nonfatal injuries
Older Adults
Prescription Drugs
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