Elder justice professionals and others in and out of New York State have mixed opinions about the importance of passing mandatory reporting legislation and the efficacy of this type of legislation. However, New York State is the only state in the US without mandatory reporting legislation. This blog explores arguments in favor of mandatory reporting laws, concerns with such legislation and alternatives to mandatory reporting, as well as how these perspectives are informing the future of mandated reporting in New York State. More →
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Date(s) - 01/12/2015
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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It is often difficult to figure out if an injury or wound is due to elder abuse. In part, this is because many of the normal and common age-related changes mask and mimic signs of elder abuse. “Older adults bruise easily” and “old people who aren’t mobile develop pressure sores” are common refrains that may be hard to refute. In this Research to Practice webinar, Dr. Laura Mosqueda, will review the research and clinical findings that help distinguish forensic markers of elder mistreatment.
Dr. Mosqeuda is Chair of the Department of Family Medicine, Professor of Family Medicine and Geriatrics (Clinical Scholar) and Associate Dean of Primary Care at the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California.
For more information and to register for this free webinar, please click here.
