Citation

Melvin SY. Hosp. Pract. (1995) 1995; 30(10): 45-52; discussion 52-3.

Affiliation

Department of Family Medicine, University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, JTE Multimedia)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7593388

Abstract

Most physicians lack the training to deal effectively with battered spouses. Yet they are in an ideal position to intervene. With a few straightforward questions, they may be able to detect a volatile situation before it escalates to violence. When abuse does occur, they can take a key role in management by becoming patient advocates, making referrals, and coordinating team care.

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