title: Domestic violence dilemma in the dental clinic.
abstract: A case is presented where a dentist recognizes physical abuse of a patient. Although legally the dentist must report such cases, the patient asks that this not be done. Statistics are presented regarding the prevalence and consequences of abuse, and one potential response is suggested.
authors.affiliation: University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: Sapna
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lohiya
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000941:ethics*; D004990:Ethics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019221:Mandatory Reporting; D012941:Social Responsibility; D014481:United States