Physicians' Mandatory Reporting of Elder Abuse.

Daniels, R. Steven; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ398721

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1989

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Physicians' Mandatory Reporting of Elder Abuse.

Daniels, R. Steven; And Others

Gerontologist, v29 n3 p321-27 Jun 1989

Evaluated physicians' responses to Alabama state elder abuse reporting statutes in Alabama Protective Services Act of 1976. Survey responses from over 100 Alabama physicians suggest that they have reservations about their ability to diagnose abuse, operation of the law, and their willingness to report abuse. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Competence, Compliance (Legal), Delivery Systems, Elder Abuse, Legal Responsibility, Older Adults, Physician Patient Relationship, Physicians, State Legislation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Alabama

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