Resource Brief | The Role of Specialists on E-MDTs

One of the distinguishing features of an Enhanced Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team (E-MDT), is the involvement of specialists who provide unique expertise in complex elder abuse discussions. Geriatric psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, civil attorneys, and forensic accountants, to name just a few types of specialists, can review cases with specific professional lenses, and offer critical insights that can assist in keeping an Older Adult safe from further abuse and exploitation. Coordinators, with the support and advice of their team, are responsible for identifying and engaging specialists who can contribute to the cases the community brings to the E-MDT. It is critical, then, that coordinators are equipped to leverage the services of these specialists.