Elder Mistreatment Online Module

Elder Mistreatment Online Module
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
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Product ID: 20356

Abstract: 
An extensive online-based module that addresses elder mistreatment and neglect: how to identify mistreatment, risk factors for both victims and perpetrators, results of neglect, and the legal issues of elder mistreatment, among other details. The module also identifies elder mistreatment in an acute care setting, creating a hospital based program, and 6 cases to test your knowledge.

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URL where the product can be viewed: 
http://www.med.unc.edu/aging/eldermistreatment/welcome.htm
Educational objectives: 
After conclusion of this module, the learner will be able to: 1. Define elder mistreatment 2. Describe the types of elder mistreatment and its signs and consequences. 3. Screen for and recognize cases of elder mistreament in the acute care setting. 4. Take appropriate action to report cases of elder mistreatment.
Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 
Internet access will be necessary - the laws addressed are specific to North Carolina
Date posted: 
Mon, 04/13/2009
Date last updated: 
Mon, 04/13/2009
CME credits available: 
No
Has this product been peer reviewed?: 
No
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Authors: 
Dr. Debra Bynum
NLM Citation:
Bynum, D. Elder Mistreatment Online Module. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education; 2009 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20356
APA Citation:
Bynum, D. (2009). Elder Mistreatment Online Module. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20356