Phys Clinical Cases · geriatric

Elder Abuse and Safeguarding — DCE Clinical Case

DCE long-case clinical station: comprehensive assessment of an 82-year-old woman with moderate Alzheimer disease admitted with dehydration, malnutrition and a pressure injury whose daughter (enduring power of attorney) is displaying controlling behaviour and is suspected of financial and psychological abuse — covering the recognition of abuse types, the immediate safety plan, the capacity assessment, the safeguarding referral and tribunal pathway (NCAT, VCAT), mandatory reporting, legal interventions (AVO, independent guardianship and financial management), support services, and the ethical balance of autonomy versus protection — structured for FRACP DCE and MRCP PACES.