Title: Identify signs of elder, domestic, and child abuse.
Course: Medical Terminology (18 weeks) (14154-I) > Section: Understanding Mental Health

Identification should include

- types of abuse (e.g., physical, sexual, financial, emotional/psychological) vs. neglect
- at-risk populations
- risk factors
- signs and symptoms
- laws pertaining to duty to report for medical personnel.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does abuse differ from neglect?
- How could any kind of abuse affect a person’s long-term mental health?
- If abuse is suspected, what medical specialties have a duty to report? How is the concept of confidentiality addressed?
- If you were an emergency room worker, what signs and symptoms might you see in a child that would cause you to suspect abuse?