Medicine of older adults · UKMLA & AKT
Non-accidental injury
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test, covering how to recognise this condition. The full SA Note notes add investigations, management and complications, with practice questions on this topic.
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- 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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