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Physicians' mandatory reporting of elder abuse.

R S Daniels, L A Baumhover, C L Clark-Daniels

    The Gerontologist
    |June 1, 1989
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    Physicians struggle with mandatory elder abuse reporting laws due to inadequate support systems. Reporting abuse is ineffective without proper investigation and services, making current statutes counterproductive.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Law
    • Gerontology
    • Public Health Policy

    Background:

    • State statutes mandate elder abuse reporting by physicians.
    • Existing laws often lack provisions for adequate investigation and service delivery.
    • The Alabama Protective Services Act of 1976 exemplifies these common legislative shortcomings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate physician responses to state elder abuse reporting statutes.
    • To identify physician concerns regarding elder abuse diagnosis, legal frameworks, and reporting willingness.
    • To assess the effectiveness of mandatory reporting in the absence of supportive infrastructure.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey of physicians in Alabama regarding their experiences and perceptions of the Protective Services Act of 1976.

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  • Analysis of physician responses concerning diagnostic capabilities, legal operations, and reporting intentions.

    • Main Results:

    • Physicians expressed reservations about diagnosing elder abuse.
    • Concerns were raised regarding the practical operation of the reporting law.
    • Willingness to report abuse was affected by perceived inadequacies in the system.
    • Physicians' confidence in their ability to diagnose and report elder abuse is low.

    Conclusions:

    • Mandatory elder abuse reporting in Alabama, as structured, is counterproductive.
    • Statutes must include provisions for adequate investigation and service delivery to be effective.
    • Enhancing physician knowledge and ensuring compliance are crucial for successful elder abuse intervention.