Domestic violence affects a significant proportion of the U.S. population in all economic classes and walks of life. All physicians should screen for the presence of domestic violence.
The student will be able to:
- Cite prevalence and incidence of violence against women, elder abuse, child abuse.
- Assess the involvement of any patient in domestic violence situations.
- Counsel patients for short term safety.
- Counsel patients regarding local support agencies for long term management and resources.
- Counsel patients requiring resources for batterers and perpetrators of domestic violence.
