Elder Abuse and Neglect : Causes, Diagnosis, and Interventional Strategies.

By: Quinn, Mary Joy, RN, MAContributor(s): Tomita, Susan K., MSW, PhDMaterial type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Springer Publishing Company, 1997Copyright date: ©1997Edition: 2nd edDescription: 1 online resource (385 pages)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780826151230Subject(s): Abused elderly -- Services for -- United States | Abused elderly -- United States | Social work with older people -- United StatesGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: Elder Abuse and Neglect : Causes, Diagnosis, and Interventional StrategiesDDC classification: 362.6 LOC classification: HV6626.3.Q56 1997ebOnline resources: Click to View
Contents:
Intro -- Contents -- Foreword to the First Edition -- Foreword to the Second Edition -- Preface -- Part One: The Phenomenon of Elder Mistreatment -- 1 Aging and Elder Mistreatment -- 2 Victims and Their Abusers -- 3 Types of Elder Mistreatment -- 4 Why Elder Mistreatment Occurs -- Part Two: Diagnosis and Intervention -- 5 Diagnostic Phase: I. Preparation for Assessment -- 6 Diagnosis Phase: II. Assessment -- 7 Intervention Phase: I. Considerations and Crisis Treatment -- 8 Intervention Phase: II. The Many Forms of Treatment -- 9 Intervention Phase: III. Legal Intervention -- 10 Epilogue -- Appendixes -- A: Harborview Medical Center Elder Abuse Diagnostic and Intervention Protocol -- B: Dementia Scale -- C: Mini-Mental Status Exam -- D: ADL Evaluation Form -- E: Symptoms of Depression -- F: Powers of Attorney -- G: California Penal Code 368 -- References -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W.
Summary: In this second edition of their classic volume, the authors present their elder abuse diagnosis and intervention model. This comprehensive model of detection, assessment, and intervention enables the practitioner first to identify the type of elder mistreatment, including physical, sexual, psychological, and financial. It then provides systematic and realistic interventions. This updated edition also includes information on legal interventions with suggestions on how the practitioner should act in the courtroom, give testimony, document findings, and prepare for legal involvement with the criminal justice system. Actual legal tools are included in the appendix. This is a classic resource for all health professionals who work with the elderly.
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Intro -- Contents -- Foreword to the First Edition -- Foreword to the Second Edition -- Preface -- Part One: The Phenomenon of Elder Mistreatment -- 1 Aging and Elder Mistreatment -- 2 Victims and Their Abusers -- 3 Types of Elder Mistreatment -- 4 Why Elder Mistreatment Occurs -- Part Two: Diagnosis and Intervention -- 5 Diagnostic Phase: I. Preparation for Assessment -- 6 Diagnosis Phase: II. Assessment -- 7 Intervention Phase: I. Considerations and Crisis Treatment -- 8 Intervention Phase: II. The Many Forms of Treatment -- 9 Intervention Phase: III. Legal Intervention -- 10 Epilogue -- Appendixes -- A: Harborview Medical Center Elder Abuse Diagnostic and Intervention Protocol -- B: Dementia Scale -- C: Mini-Mental Status Exam -- D: ADL Evaluation Form -- E: Symptoms of Depression -- F: Powers of Attorney -- G: California Penal Code 368 -- References -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W.

In this second edition of their classic volume, the authors present their elder abuse diagnosis and intervention model. This comprehensive model of detection, assessment, and intervention enables the practitioner first to identify the type of elder mistreatment, including physical, sexual, psychological, and financial. It then provides systematic and realistic interventions. This updated edition also includes information on legal interventions with suggestions on how the practitioner should act in the courtroom, give testimony, document findings, and prepare for legal involvement with the criminal justice system. Actual legal tools are included in the appendix. This is a classic resource for all health professionals who work with the elderly.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

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