L'aîné vulnérable et la maltraitance à domicile : une problématique complexe

Domestic elder mistreatment is a social problem with serious consequences which has become a priority for governments. We discuss a few generalities of this polymorphous phenomenon while criticizing it. Case detection is laborious because, in addition to the difficulties faced by professionals, the fact that general portraits of the protagonists remain to be clarified makes screening and protection of mistreated elders even more complex. Furthermore, our essay address domestic mistreatment in fully able elder persons that are vulnerable which notion is intricate. The province of Quebec refused to adopt specific legislation to protect older adults and has chosen the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms and the protection afforded to seniors against exploitation. Moreover, professionals evaluating situations of mistreatment are prevented from reporting them, as a general rule, because they must abide by the principle of non-disclosure of confidential information. Thus, delicate legal and ethical dilemmas arise with the decision to protect a mistreated elder person. Finally, we outline different interventions implemented to address this social problem and to optimise the protection of vulnerable elders.

Name thesis:degree_name

LL. M.

Level thesis:degree_level

Maîtrise

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Droit et politiques de la santé

Grantor dc:publisher

Université de Sherbrooke

Year dc:date.issued

2012

Author dc:creator

• Thivierge, Daphné-Maude

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• [non identifié]

• Violence envers les personnes âgées
• Signalement
• Secret professionnel

Language dc:language.iso

fr

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11143/10874

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:usherbrooke.scholaris.ca:11143/10874