Abuse/Intimate partner abuse

  • Case and Commentary
    Nov 2014

    Interviewing a Patient about Intimate Partner Violence

    Charles Moser, PhD, MD
    In the same way that we learn about normal variations in blood pressure, we need to learn about “normal” variations in sexual interests and practices. We want to avoid clueless questions or unintentionally inflammatory statements.
    Virtual Mentor. 2014;16(11):872-876. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2014.16.11.ecas1-1411.
  • In the Literature
    Feb 2009

    Against the Mandatory Reporting of Intimate Partner Violence

    Isac Thomas
    The risks associated with mandated physician reporting of intimate partner violence outweigh the benefits such a policy might confer.
    Virtual Mentor. 2009;11(2):137-140. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2009.11.2.jdsc1-0902.
  • Medical Education
    Feb 2009

    Update on Intimate Partner Violence and Medical Education

    Ana E. Nunez, MD, Candace J. Robertson, MPH, and Jill A. Foster, MD
    The Drexel University College of Medicine Women’s Health Education Program is a model for training medical students to screen for and respond to intimate partner violence.
    Virtual Mentor. 2009;11(2):124-129. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2009.11.2.medu1-0902.
  • Medical Education
    Feb 2009

    Intimate Partner Violence in the Medical School Curriculum: Approaches and Lessons Learned

    Cindy Moskovic, MSW, Lacey Wyatt, MD, MPH, Annapoorna Chirra, MD, Gretchen Guiton, PhD, Carolyn J Sachs, MD, MPH, Heidi Schubmehl, Claudia Sevilla, and Janet P. Pregler, MD
    The UCLA curriculum model educates students about intimate partner violence by integrating the topic into existing preclinical and clinical course work and offering elective experiences for interested students.
    Virtual Mentor. 2009;11(2):130-136. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2009.11.2.medu2-0902.
  • Viewpoint
    Dec 2007

    Mandatory Reporting of Injuries Inflicted by Intimate Partner Violence

    Carolyn J. Sachs, MD, MPH
    State laws often require physicians to report suspected abuse and assault, creating a dilemma for physicians who must not only treat the injured patient but act as an informant to police.
    Virtual Mentor. 2007;9(12):842-845. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2007.9.12.oped1-0712.
  • Case and Commentary
    Sep 2004

    Obtaining Asylum from Partner Abuse: the Physician's Role, Commentary 2

    Nalaini Sriskandarajah, MD and Sai Sriskandarajah, JD
    Physicians can take an active role in helping victims of domestic partner abuse receive the medical care and emotional support needed.
    Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(9):383-386. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.9.ccas1-0409.
  • Case and Commentary
    Nov 2003

    Asking Patients about Intimate Partner Abuse, Commentary 1

    Michael A. Rodriguez, MD, MPH
    Physicians need to properly screen their patients for intimate partner abuse and provide referrals for support and counseling.
    Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(11):477-480. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.11.ccas1-0311.