title: The management of abuse: 3. Domestic violence.
abstract: The role of the GDP and the dental team in the recognition and management of domestic violence is discussed. Information on the current legislation and protocols for referral are provided.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This paper discusses domestic violence and offers information and practical advice for the dental team.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Eastman Dental Institute.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Juggins
authors.forename: Jaspal
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Panesar
authors.forename: Sonia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sinha
authors.forename: Preeti
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Acharya
authors.forename: Hima
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Jafar
authors.forename: Elizabeth J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Bower
authors.forename: Victoria E
authors.initials: VE
authors.lastname: Harrison
authors.forename: J Tim
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Newton
mesh_terms: D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role