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Evaluating Elder Competency and Elder Abuse

Evaluating Elder Competency and Elder Abuse

FromFocus on Geriatric Medicine and Aging


Evaluating Elder Competency and Elder Abuse

FromFocus on Geriatric Medicine and Aging

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Released:
Oct 24, 2008
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Podcast episode

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Guest: Lisa Gibbs

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD


Dr. Lisa Gibbs, associate professor in the department of family medicine at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, describes the different types of elder abuse and who is most vulnerable. She explains how physicians evaluate mental capacity and the difference between capacity and competency. She also discusses the latest research in elder abuse. Hosted by Susan Dolan.
Released:
Oct 24, 2008
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (50)

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