Victims of Domestic Violence on the Trauma Service: Unrecognized and Underreported

W. Davis, James; N. Parks, Steven; L. Kaups, Krista; D. Bennink, Lynn; F. Bilello, John

doi:10.1097/01.ta.0000042021.47579.b6

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Victims of Domestic Violence on the Trauma Service: Unrecognized and Underreported

Published in The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care • Feb 1, 2003

Authors:

James W. Davis

Steven N. Parks

Krista L. Kaups

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Domestic violence (DV) has received increased recognition as a significant mechanism of injury. To improve awareness about DV at our institution, an educational program was presented to the departments of surgery and emergency medicine. Pre and posttests were given and improvement in kno...

Subject

Referral

Medicine

Medical emergency

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