The severely abused woman in obstetric and gynecologic care. Guidelines for recognition and management.

摘要

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.