TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Discontinuity of care: is it undermining our response to domestic violence and abuse?
JO  - British journal of general practice
A1  - Pitt, Katherine
SP  - 328
EP  - 328
VL  - 68
IS  - 672
N2  - <p>Domestic violence and abuse (DVA) is common and destructive, but tragically under-detected in primary care. DVA is relevant to healthcare professionals because it corrodes the physical and mental health of those affected. The impact of DVA is trans-generational, damaging the life chances of affected children. People affected by abuse are more likely to be in contact with the health service than any other agency.    A study of women attending general practices in East London found that 41% had experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime and 17% in the past year.1 Survivors identify doctors as individuals they would disclose to, and GPs can be a crucial source of support...  </p>  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0960-1643
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3399/bjgp18X697661
ID  - ref1
ER  -