Citation

Morrison LJ. J. Emerg. Med. 1988; 6(6): 521-526.

Affiliation

McGill University, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3065404

Abstract

A review of recent studies shows that physicians have a poor record in detection of cases of domestic violence, with only one battered woman in twenty-five diagnosed on physical examination. Emergency physicians who are more aware of the distinguishing features of the battering syndrome and provide appropriate crisis intervention may help victims to seek early legal and social aid, thereby preventing development of a chronic situation or a personal tragedy.

Language: en