Patient abuse and neglect is a daily occurrence in our nation's medical and psychiatric hospitals, nursing homes, group homes, and other care facilities. But it is not just in institutional settings where at-risk adults are vulnerable. Crimes of abuse also occur in private homes, beyond the ...
The patient reported a 17 pack-year history of cigarette smoking, and denied alcohol or illicit drug use. There was no relevant family history. She is a single mother to two daughters, aged five- and seven-years old. Her physical exam was notable for mild respiratory distress, a low-grade...
In this study, we analyzed 252 cases of elder maltreatment to increase understanding about elder patient neglect and the way that patient neglect can be distinguished from patient abuse. The criminal justice system's response to these crimes is also addressed. The results show that offenders in ...
Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or domestic violence Preventing or reducing a serious threat to anyone’s health or safety Service Providers We will share your information with service providers, known as “business associates,” who assist us with treating you, obtaining payment for treatment, ...
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces require all cases ofchild abuseto be reported to the district attorney's office and/or child protective services. This includes suspected and confirmed cases of child abuse. Failure of health care personnel to report child abuse and neglect may result in ...
While legislative efforts at the federal and state levels have represented a dramatic change in the last three decades, there is a great range and variatio... JL Roby,R Sullivan - 《Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect》 被引量: 24发表: 2001年 Hispanic Population Growth and State Immigration Po...
Help with public health and safety issues We can share health information about you for certain situations such as: Preventing disease Helping with product recalls Reporting adverse reactions to medications • Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or domestic violence Preventing or reducing a serious thre...
“Using a random forest regression model, we investigated the sensitive period and type of maltreatment that contributed the most toOXTmi in CM, revealing that they were 5–8 years of age and physical abuse (PA), respectively. However, the presence of PA (PA+) was me...
such as those pertaining to substance abuse and drug addiction records. However, this does not mean that HIPAA is void when other more stringent rules are in place. In situations where a more stringent rule regarding privacy is in place, the more stringent rule will take precedence over HIPAA...
AW Burgess,H Ramsey-Klawsnik,SB Gregorian - 《Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect》 被引量: 22发表: 2008年 Reporting elder abuse: a medical, legal, and ethical overview. Elder abuse is a growing public health problem in the United States, with research suggesting that women may be at higher...