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Elder abuse-a family experience.(Reflections)(Excerpt)

Publication: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing
Publication Date: 01-APR-07
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
I wrote the essay "Primer for a Sociopath" after my dad was murdered by a private caregiver. I was trying to think as the murderer thought, listing all those items that an abuser would need to know and do to kill someone. What I learned from that exercise is that the task is relatively simple...

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...if the patient is elderly, ill, or both.

I am not a medical professional, but I have some basic knowledge of medicine and medical procedures. I cannot say for certain that the perpetrator of the crimes against my parents is a sociopath. However, to a layperson such as myself, any individual who would purposely take the life of another, especially if the victim cannot defend himself, can only be a sociopath.

Excerpt from "A Primer for a Sociopath"

In order to hide what you are about to do--cause the premature death of a patient--there are a number of tasks which you must complete. The following is a detailed list of items which you must remember if you are to carry through on your plan.

1. Relate your long work history in this field, not only when you are being interviewed for the position, but individually with each family member--talk about your extensive knowledge of medicine and illnesses. Speak emotionally about your mother's or other family member's illness and how you have been of assistance to that individual. Talk about other patients you have cared for, letting slip a few well-known names, but always speaking of your previous patients as though you were very fond of them. A show of tears is often effective.

2. It is helpful if you can relate how you were similarly afflicted as your prospective patient is--use your imagination for this task if necessary. In this way the family will believe that you know how the patient is suffering and that you are empathetic to the patient.......

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