Introduction to Elder Abuse Mini-series

摘要

When the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association approached me to lead a review series on elder abuse, I enthusiastically agreed. I was pleased to know the Journal recognizes that elder abuse is an important topic for medical directors. This invitation also reflects the fact that there is a growing body of knowledge relevant to medical directors. Medical directors need to recognize and address elder abuse, not only at the bedside but also at team meetings and at the administrative level. With the increase in the number of research articles on elder abuse appearing in top general medical journals and journals in gerontology and geriatrics over the last few years, the time is ideal for a review series that translates the research into practical relevance for the medical director.