• J Fam Pract · Jul 2003

    Review

    Domestic violence: screening made practical.

    • Marika Punukollu.
    • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Shadyside Family Practice Residency, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. mallika72@hotmail.com
    • J Fam Pract. 2003 Jul 1;52(7):537-43.

    AbstractPhysicians should routinely screen women for domestic violence. Although the US Domestic Task Force considers the evidence for or against specific instruments insufficient, the recommendation to include questions about physical abuse may be made on other grounds, such as the high prevalence of undetected abuse among women patients, the potential value of this information in helping such patients, and the low cost and low risk of screening. Offer abused patients information about community resources and advocates. Advocacy and connections with community agencies have proven helpful (in a randomized controlled trial) in improving quality of life and preventing violence-related injuries.

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