Citation

Hall M, Becker V. J. Psychosoc. Nurs. Ment. Health Serv. 2002; 40(9): 40-48.

Affiliation

VA Medical Center, 913 NW Garden Valley Boulevard, Roseburg, OR 97470, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12235968

Abstract

1. Domestic violence is a major public health problem requiring committed, coordinated community response. 2. Domestic violence is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality for women and children in the United States. 3. EMS personnel play a frontline role in the critical response and prevention of domestic violence. 4. EMS education and training are requisite for safe, effective responses to domestic violence in rural communities.

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