Medicine of older adult · UKMLA & AKT

Non-accidental injury

A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise non-accidental injury — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.

Key high-yield points

  • Non-accidental injury (NAI) in older adults encompasses all forms of elder abuse: physical, emotional, financial, sexual, and neglect
  • WHO estimates 1 in 6 older adults affected globally; UK community prevalence ~2-5% per year - considered an underestimate due to widespread under-reporting
  • Care Act 2014 defines an adult at risk as aged 18+ with care and support needs who cannot protect themselves from abuse or neglect

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