Neglectful Caretaking: Causes, Clinical Consequences, and Preventive Strategies
1. Introduction to Neglectful Caretaking Neglectful caretaking is a severe clinical and social issue that occurs when an individual responsible for the care of a vulnerable dependent—such as a child, an older adult, or a person with profound disabilities—fails to provide the basic necessities required for physical and psychological survival. This failure to act constitutes … Read more