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¹Cameron Forensic Medical Sciences, William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK.

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Elder abuse, encompassing physical, psychological, sexual, neglect, and financial types, is a global issue with severe health consequences. Forensic clinicians play a vital role in identifying and addressing elder abuse through competent examination and broader advocacy.

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Background:

Elder abuse is a recognized global issue with severe health implications.
Existing research is limited by non-standardized terminology and small-scale studies, hindering generalizability.
Five primary forms of elder abuse include physical, psychological, sexual, neglect, and financial exploitation.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the responsibilities of forensic clinicians in addressing elder abuse.
To emphasize the need for standardized terminology and research methodologies in elder abuse studies.
To advocate for increased professional and public awareness of elder abuse.

Main Methods:

This study reviews the established roles and responsibilities of forensic clinicians in elder abuse cases.
It discusses the current state of research, noting limitations in standardization and scale.
It proposes the necessity of forensic science contributions for developing standardized endpoints.

Main Results:

Forensic clinicians are crucial for patient care, accurate assessment, and pattern recognition in elder abuse.
The field lacks standardized terminology, complicating research and data interpretation.
Generalizing findings from small, local studies is challenging due to methodological limitations.

Conclusions:

Forensic clinicians have a duty to competently assess patients, interpret findings, and advocate for elder abuse awareness.
Standardized, cross-sectional, population-based studies are needed to better understand elder abuse prevalence and impact.
Contributions from forensic science are essential for establishing reliable endpoints in elder abuse research.