Ethical and legal issues
- DOI:
- 10.1093/med/9780199216529.003.0008
Elder abuse168
Types of abuse169
Approach to possible cases of abuse170
Crime and older people171
Capacity/competence—general principles172
Tips for those assessing capacity174
Capacity to make a will176
Capacity to make health care decisions178
Capacity to make social care decisions...
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