title: When a domestic violence victim reaches out ... take her hand.
abstract: Health care professionals are often the first people domestic violence victims turn to for help, but many don't know how to respond. Be ready to embrace this educational opportunity with policies that incorporate the right screening, assessment, and interventions.
authors.affiliation: St. Luke's Hospital, Newburgh, N.Y., USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Hannigan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000359:Aftercare; D000368:Aged; D003142:Communication; D003419:Crisis Intervention; D004282:Documentation; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019221:Mandatory Reporting; D008403:Mass Screening; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation