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Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test
Indications:
- survey-based screening instrument for elder abuse
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"
Related
elder abuse
General
health questionnaire
References
- Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 19.
American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2021