title: [Ethical issues in health care of gender violence].
abstract: Gender violence is a health problem that occasionally gives rise to ethical dilemmas for the family doctor. One of the most important conflict is probably when a patient admits to being abused by her partner, but appeals to keep the information confidential, and refuses to present an injury report. There also other problematic situations. This essay attempts to reflect on these issues and help professionals in making decisions.
authors.affiliation: Estructura de Gestión Integrada de las Áreas de Lugo, Cervo y Monforte, SERGAS, España. Electronic address: rosendo.bugarin.gonzalez@sergas.es.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bugarín-González
authors.affiliation: Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Lleida, Lleida, España.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bugarín-Diz
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality / Q000941:ethics; D003657:Decision Making; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000941:ethics*; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000941:ethics*
keywords: Battered women; Bioethical issues; Cuestiones éticas; Domestic violence; Mujer maltratada; Spouse abuse; Violencia de pareja; Violencia doméstica