Neglect as Form of Abuse
Current as of: June 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Neglect is a form of abuse. It happens when caregivers do not protect the health and well-being of the person they are supposed to take care of. Two common types of neglect are: Child neglect. This happens when parents (or other caregivers) fail to provide a child with the food, shelter, schooling, clothing, medical…