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medical health maltreatment [1 record]

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Record 1 1995-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Old Age
  • Sociology of the Family
  • Social Problems
CONT

Physical abuse refers to acts of commission that involve the intentional infliction of physical discomfort, pain, or injury ... and that lead to bodily harm to the aged individual. Physical abuse could also consist of medical maltreatment or sexual assault.

CONT

Johnson's Definition of Elder Mistreatment ... 1. Physical; a) Medical Health Maltreatment; b) Bodily Impairment; and c) Bodily Assaults.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie de la vieillesse
  • Sociologie de la famille
  • Problèmes sociaux
CONT

Catégories : 1) Violence physique : [...] Cette forme de violence comprend les voies de fait, [...] ou le refus de satisfaire les besoins essentiels, tels que l'alimentation, les soins personnels, l'hygiène et les soins médicaux.

Spanish

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