Elder Abuse: Clinical,Ethical, and Legal Considerations in Social Work Practice |
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| Authors: | Kirsten Donovan Cheryl Regehr |
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| Institution: | (1) Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, 246 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, M5A 1S1, Canada;(2) Academic Programs, University of Toronto, 27 Kings College Circle, Toronto, ON, M5A 1S1, Canada |
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| Abstract: | As a consequence of the steadily growing older population, and increased demands on family for community based care of elderly,
elder abuse is an issue to be considered in all domains of social work practice. Intervention in cases of elder abuse is often
fraught with ambiguity and ethical dilemmas as the application of professional principles is less than straightforward, bringing
to the fore personal, legal, and ethical concerns in the management of the client’s safety and well-being. This article addresses
challenges which arise from the complexity of elder abuse cases and reviews clinical, ethical, and legal obligations to inform
ethical decision-making. |
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