Citation

Archer LA. Can. Fam. Physician 1994; 40: 974-6, 979-80, 983-5.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry, McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, College of Family Physicians of Canada)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8038640

PMCID

PMC2380196

Abstract

Despite erosion of key societal institutions, family physicians have remained a focal point for many troubled individuals--particularly women. The prevalence and types of abuse women experience and the effects on women's lives are summarized. Disclosures of abuse can affect family physicians. Increased awareness of gender role socialization messages for women is also relevant to family practice.

Language: en