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Journal of Nursing & Care

ISSN: 2167-1168

Open Access

Penny Gilbert

Baptist Health System, Case Management,
1740 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40503
United States

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  • Review Article
    When it Hurts: Too Young or Too Old
    Author(s): Penny GilbertPenny Gilbert

    Background: Child and elder abuse and/or neglect have been a long standing healthcare topic. Family structure, socioeconomics, and developmental tasks often increase the burden for healthcare providers to identify abuse and neglect of the very young or elderly. These same factors often increase the risks for abuse or neglect. However, there are individual state laws requiring healthcare professionals report suspected abuse/neglect, else face legal ramifications. Abuse may appear in multiple forms according to Dong (2012). These include maltreatment in the form of psychological, physical, and sexual abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. Childhood abuse often leads to psychological issues that follow the individual into adulthood. It is important nurses learn to recognize signs and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect and report per local regulation requirements. Advoc.. Read More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2167-1168.1000228

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