TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1993//
TI  - Screening for abuse in the clinical setting
JO  - AWHONN's clinical issues in perinatal and women's health nursing
A1  - Furniss, K. K.
SP  - 402
EP  - 406
VL  - 4
IS  - 3
N2  - Physical examinations can be positive patient experiences, providing reassurance, education, and case finding. However, examinations also can be extremely anxiety provoking because of feelings of shame and embarrassment about visible injuries from an abuser. They also may provoke flashbacks related to incest, child sexual abuse, and rape. Nurses involved in clinical assessment of any kind need to be aware that a patient's history often affects her response to clinical evaluation. Asking a patient about abuse before evaluation is respectful and empowering and often establishes a valuable opportunity for intervention.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1066-3614
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -