Neurologists should ask patients about abuse: New position statement from American Academy of Neurology
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 17:30
in Psychology & Sociology
A new position statement issued by the American Academy of Neurology calls on neurologists to begin screening their patients for abusive or violent treatment by family, caretakers or others. Types of abuse include elder abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, emotional abuse, bullying, cyberbullying and violence.