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Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Telehealth

Background:

  • Growing demand for forensic services for Adult Protective Services (APS) clients, particularly in remote areas.
  • Increased importance of remote assessment methods due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Limited availability of geriatricians specializing in elder abuse and self-neglect.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel telecommunication-assisted forensic assessment program for APS clients.
  • To outline the structure and operational considerations of a collaboration between APS and geriatricians.
  • To discuss legal, ethical, and practical challenges and solutions for such programs.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing synchronous audiovisual technology for remote client interviews.
  • Geriatrician faculty conducting capacity and mistreatment assessments.
  • Collaborating with state Adult Protective Services agencies.

Main Results:

  • Successfully meeting the demand for forensic services in underserved areas of Texas.
  • Demonstrating the feasibility and importance of telehealth for capacity assessments.
  • Identifying key legal, ethical, and practical considerations for program implementation.

Conclusions:

  • Telehealth-assisted geriatric forensic assessments are effective in expanding access to care.
  • The described collaborative model provides a framework for establishing similar programs in other states.
  • Addressing legal, ethical, and resource limitations is crucial for program success.