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The severely abused woman in obstetric and gynecologic care. Guidelines for recognition and management
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts University College of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Of women who consult an obstetrician-gynecologist, 1.5-20% have or are experiencing severe physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse. These women present in characteristic ways that alter the provider-patient interaction. This paper describes techniques for taking a history, conducting a physical examination, planning therapy and counseling for gynecologic surgery.
Of women who consult an obstetrician-gynecologist, 1.5-20% have or are experiencing severe physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse. These women present in characteristic ways that alter the provider-patient interaction. This paper describes techniques for taking a history, conducting a physical examination, planning therapy and counseling for gynecologic surgery.