Preliminary research-most of it published outside the…
“Preliminary research-most of it published outside the medical literature-indicates that a significant number of our patients have experienced some form of violence and abuse during their lifetime, including elder abuse, child abuse, gang-related violence, sexual abuse, and domestic violence.”
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Research shows many patients have experienced various forms of violence throughout life, highlighting widespread abuse.
In simple terms: Many patients have faced violence.
Key Takeaway
Address and prevent abuse.
Themes
abuse
violence
healthcare
research
Mood
serious
concerned
empathetic
Type
Abuse:1
Child abuse:1
Children:0
Crime:0
Domestic violence:1
Elders:0
Form:0
Gang:0
Including:0
Lifetime:1
Literature:0
Medical:1
Numbers:0
Patience:0
Patient:1
Related:0
Research:1
Sexual abuse:1
Significant:0
Significant numbers:0
Violence:1
Violence Abuse:0
Elder Abuse:1
Patients Experienced:1
Abuse Lifetime:1
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- policy making
- support services
Key Concepts
public health
patient safety
social determinants
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clinicians better screen for abuse?
- What interventions reduce violence impact?
A Different Perspective
Data may be under‑reported.