Citation

Eyler AE, Cohen M. Am. Fam. Physician 1999; 60(9): 2569-2576.

Affiliation

Chelsea Family Practice Center, Michigan 48118, USA. aeyler@umich.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, American Academy of Family Physicians)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10605992

Abstract

Interpersonal violence and abuse, especially between relatives and domestic partners, are leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Family physicians and other professionals who provide primary care health services must deal with acute presentations and chronic sequelae of this epidemic. Many victims of abuse hesitate to seek help, while those who batter are often difficult to identify. Medical management of patients in abusive relationships can be frustrating. Evaluating injury patterns, understanding factors that increase the risk for violence and making use of specific interview questions and techniques will aid family physicians in the difficult task of assessing and managing patients living in abusive partnerships.

Language: en