A domestic violence primer for clinicians.
The authors offer clinical treatment strategies for domestic violence victims. Physician awareness, management, and referral can reduce morbidity and mortality. The major therapeutic goals are to increase the patient's safety, provide support, and offer options.
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D000328:Adult; D003219:Confidentiality; D003376:Counseling; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D017579:Domestic Violence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012944:Social Support