Citation

Hannigan MA. J. Healthc. Prot. Manage. 1999; 15(2): 95-101.

Affiliation

St. Luke's Hospital, Newburgh, NY, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, International Association for Hospital Security and and Safety -- Rusting Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10557450

Abstract

This article discusses domestic violence and the role of the healthcare professional in dealing with it. The author provides advice on screening, assessing, documenting, and then intervening to help victims of domestic violence. There is also a special section on dealing with the problem of elderly abuse/violence.

Language: en