Domestic violence in emergency medicine patients

Emerg Med J. 2004 Jan;21(1):9-13. doi: 10.1136/emj.2003.007591.

Authors

A Boyle¹, S Robinson, P Atkinson

Affiliation

¹ Department of Emergency Medicine, Peterborough District Hospital, Peterborough, UK.

Abstract

Domestic violence is an important public health issue. This review seeks to inform doctors who care for patients who have suffered domestic violence.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Domestic Violence* / prevention & control
Emergencies
Female
Humans
Male
Multiple Trauma / therapy*
Psychosocial Deprivation
United Kingdom