• Hospital practice (1995) · Oct 1995

    Case Reports

    Domestic violence: the physician's role.

    • S Y Melvin.
    • Department of Family Medicine, University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine, USA.
    • Hosp Pract (1995). 1995 Oct 15; 30 (10): 45-52; discussion 52-3.

    AbstractMost physicians lack the training to deal effectively with battered spouses. Yet they are in an ideal position to intervene. With a few straightforward questions, they may be able to detect a volatile situation before it escalates to violence. When abuse does occur, they can take a key role in management by becoming patient advocates, making referrals, and coordinating team care.

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