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Author:   Carol A. Miller, MSN, RN-BC, AHN-BC
Publisher:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.497kg
ISBN:  

9780826131522

ISBN 10:   0826131522
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   15 August 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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CONTENTS Contributors and Reviewers Foreword Debra Hain, PhD, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, FAANP Preface Acknowledgments PART I. THE NURSES GUIDE TO ELDER ABUSE IN ITS MANY FORMS AND GUISES 1. Introduction to Elder Abuse and Nursing: Forms, Settings, Risks, and Consequences 2. Elder Abuse in Domestic Settings by a Trusted Other 3. Elder Abuse in Domestic Settings: Self-Neglect 4. Elder Abuse in Long-Term Care Facilities 5. Cultural Considerations Related to Elder Abuse PART II. ROLES OF NURSES RELATED TO DETECTING AND REPORTING ELDER ABUSE 6. Laws Related to Elder Abuse and Roles of Nurses as Reporters 7. Tools and Guides for Nurses to Detect Elder Abuse 8. Ethical Issues Related to Elder Abuse for Nurses PART III. BEYOND KNOWING ABOUT ELDER ABUSE: WHAT NURSES CAN DO TO ADDRESS IT 9. Unique Aspects of Nursing Assessment Related to Elder Abuse 10. Unique Aspects of Nursing Interventions Related to Elder Abuse 11. Resources for Addressing Elder Abuse PART IV. NURSES IN ACTION ADDRESSING ELDER ABUSE IN CLINICAL SETTINGS 12. Nurses in Action Addressing Domestic Elder Abuse Across Settings 13. A Nurse in Action Caring for a Self-Neglecting Older Adult 14. A Nurse as a Member of a Multidisciplinary Team Preventing Elder Abuse PART V. THE NURSE’S GUIDE TO FINANCIAL ABUSE AND SEXUAL ABUSE OF OLDER ADULTS 15. Financial Abuse of Older Adults in Its Many Forms and Guises 16. Sexual Abuse of Older Adults in Its Many Forms and Guises Epilogue Georgia J. Anetzberger Epilogue Terry Fulmer Appendix A: Contact Information for State Adult Protective Service Agencies for Reporting Elder Abuse Appendix B: Contact Information for State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs Index

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Carol A. Miller, MSN, RN-BC is an independent care manager at Care & Counseling, where she focuses on promoting wellness for clients and their families.

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