Addressing intimate partner violence and helping to protect patients.

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Addressing intimate partner violence and helping to protect patients.

February 2, 2022

Quick Safety. January 18, 2022(63):1-3.

Patients may not always reveal underlying causes of ill health such as alcohol and drug misuse or domestic violence due to embarrassment or shame. This newsletter piece shares recommendations for clinicians to explore the potential of an individual experiencing intimate partner violence to preserve their safety after a medical encounter.

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