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Elder abuse or maltreatment
Definition
From:
NICE Guideline PH50 - Domestic violence and abuse: multi-agency working
Action or neglect, within a relationship in which there is an expectation of trust, that causes harm or distress to a person older than 60. The abuse can take various forms: physical, verbal, psychological, sexual and financial.
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