Domestic violence in primary care: The psychologist's role |
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Authors: | Nancy Breen Ruddy Susan H. McDaniel |
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Affiliation: | (1) University of Rochester and Highland Hospital, 885 South Avenue, 14260-2399 Rochester, New York |
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Abstract: | This paper highlights the difficulties facing medical and mental health professionals in helping families in which there is violence. Emphasis is placed on how domestic violence presents in primary care medical settings. Physician and patient characteristics that interfere with domestic violence detection are reviewed. A role is outlined for psychologists in primary care settings to facilitate detection and treatment. Facilitative efforts include educating physicians through collaboration and serving as an on-site resource for information and consultation. |
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Keywords: | domestic violence primary care psychologists |
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