Domestic violence.
Violence between partners in dating and live-in relationships is high. Using standardized questions, a clinician can assess for, and determine the seriousness of, partner violence. This article includes a comprehensive assessment for partner violence, plans for primary prevention of violence in the office setting, and comprehensive plans for various degrees of domestic violence.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009819:Office Visits; D010819:Physician's Role; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D012944:Social Support