Citation

Mehta P, Dandrea LA. Am. Fam. Physician 1988; 37(1): 193-199.

Affiliation

University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, American Academy of Family Physicians)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3276101

Abstract

The possibility of physical abuse is seldom raised when battered women seek medical treatment. Physicians are often reluctant to broach the subject, and many of these women do not want to reveal their situations. Apart from the injuries incurred in a battering incident, subtle manifestations of an abusive relationship include psychosomatic complaints, stress, anxiety, fear and depression. Suicide may be contemplated or attempted. The children are always affected.

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