geriatrics
Overview of Evaluation of the Older Adult
Caregiver problems
Occasionally, problems of older patients are related to Elder Abuse . Clinicians should consider the possibility of patient abuse and drug abuse by the caregiver if circumstances and findings suggest it. Certain injury patterns or patient behaviors are particularly suggestive, including Frequent bruising, especially in difficult-to-reach areas (eg, middle of the back) Grip bruises of the upper arms Bruises of the genitals Peculiar burns Unexplained fearfulness of a caregiver in the patient 