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The role of the doctor in the institutional abuse of older people: a psychodynamic perspective.

Authors :
Garner, Jane
Source :
Journal of Adult Protection. Dec2004, Vol. 6 Issue 4, p16-21. 6p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

This paper considers the doctor's role in unravelling the causes of abuse of older people. The author argues that doctors have a responsibility to understand and address the ageism, ignorance and unthinking which lies is at the root of most institutional abuse. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14668203
Volume :
6
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Adult Protection
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16378338
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1108/14668203200400023