In the United States, reports of elder abuse and neglect indicate that approximately 1 million to 2 million Americans aged 65 and older are affected. The patient-physician relationship places physicians in an ideal position to report suspected abuse cases but they often lack the time and training necessary to recognize the signs. A report in this issue of WMJ provides a valuable profile of pertinent elder abuse characteristics to assist physicians, so they can help ensure these patients don’t fall through the cracks.

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