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| Guidelines for Physicians on the Abuse of Women with Disabilities | |
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Adapted to reflect the experience of women with disabilities, this practical guide for health care service providers offers a succinct summary of reasons why patients do not disclose abuse to their doctors and why physicians may neglect to screen for abuse. It also contains tips on screening for signs of exposure to abuse during physical exams and offering appropriate interventions and referrals. Type of material: information sheet Size/length: 3 pages Cost: free Format(s): Internet document Recommended for: health care service providers, women with disabilities, domestic violence advocates Copyright: © Center for Research on Women with Disabilities Available from:
Center for Research on Women with Disabilities Phone: (800) 442-7693 Web site: www.bcm.tmc.edu/crowd Download from: http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/crowd/abuse_women/ABUGUIDE.htm . |
