Citation

Campbell JC. Md. Med. J. 1994; 43(10): 885-889.

Affiliation

Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7808187

Abstract

Battering has been associated with increased risk of homicide in the home. Homicide involving partners in a current or past intimate relationship may not have the same characteristics as other homicides. Physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals--who frequently see battered women as patients--should understand the dynamics, risk factors, and legal responsibilities related to domestic homicide in order to help prevent this form of violence.

Language: en