The dilemma of elder abuse.
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چکیده
The Alabama Protective Services Act of 1976 was designed to protect adults over 18 made vulnerable because of age, mental deficiency, or poor health. All practitioners of the healing arts are mandated to report if there is reasonable cause to believe abuse, neglect, or exploitation has occurred.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Home healthcare nurse
دوره 8 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990