The elderly, dementia, aggression and risk assessment

Authors
Hindley, N Gordon, H
Citation
N. Hindley et H. Gordon, The elderly, dementia, aggression and risk assessment, INT J GER P, 15(3), 2000, pp. 254-259
Citations number
49
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry,"Clinical Psycology & Psychiatry
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
ISSN journal
08856230 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
254 - 259
Database
ISI
SICI code
0885-6230(200003)15:3<254:TEDAAR>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Then are no clear comprehensive guidelines on risk assessment with the elde rly. This paper reviews the literature relevant to the subject in conjuncti on with the case history of a patient with dementia who committed homicide whilst in residential care. Suggestions concerning factors to be taken into consideration during risk assessment are made. Copyright (C) 2000 John Wil ey & Sons, Ltd.