Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test

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Indications

Contraindications

  • dementia, patient unable to make needs known
  • limited if patient is afraid to report abuse or neglect

Procedure

  • relies on patient reported symptoms
  • interview separately from potential sources of abuse or neglect
  • use indirect questions "Do you feel safe at home"

More general terms

Additional terms

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 19. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2021