Peer Reviewed
Psychological medicine
Asking about domestic violence
Abstract
Asking patients directly about domestic violence in a routine manner is a simple but very effective screening measure in clinical practice.
Key Points
- Domestic violence (also known as ‘family violence’ or ‘spouse–partner violence’) is a major health and social problem. It is often under-recognised and leads to significant morbidity and mortality.
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