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==Who to Screen in the ER== | ==Who to Screen in the ER== | ||
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#if still not forthcoming: "here are resources we give all patients as this might be an issue for you or a friend at a later time" | #if still not forthcoming: "here are resources we give all patients as this might be an issue for you or a friend at a later time" | ||
#thank them for sharing such difficult information | #thank them for sharing such difficult information | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
{{Psychosocial DDX}} | |||
==Mandatory Reporting== | ==Mandatory Reporting== | ||
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*advise them to keep some money separate, notify a friend, and have an escape plan | *advise them to keep some money separate, notify a friend, and have an escape plan | ||
*if they are in imminent danger you may need to admit them | *if they are in imminent danger you may need to admit them | ||
==External Links== | |||
*http://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/userfiles/file/HealthCare/mandatory_calif.pdf | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
Muelleman RL et al. Battered woman: injury locations and types. Ann Emerg Med. 1996 Nov;28(5):486-92. | *Muelleman RL et al. Battered woman: injury locations and types. Ann Emerg Med. 1996 Nov;28(5):486-92. | ||
[[Category:Trauma]] | [[Category:Trauma]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:41, 2 July 2025
Who to Screen in the ER
- ideally everyone
- Institute of Medicine recommends screening women once a year
- in the ER, screen females with:
- reproductive age
- signs/symptoms of mental health issues
- chronic abdominal pain
- any female with any injury
- especially injuries in a central pattern:
- head, face, neck, thorax, abdomen
How to Screen
- excuse all the family or friends from room
- "I'm going to ask a few quick questions that I ask all of my patients and then I will bring you back in the room to help with the care in a few minutes"
- "I'm going to ask you some questions that I ask all of my patients because violence against women is such an issue."
- "Has anyone hit, kicked, or punched you within the past year?"
- If they say yes: "how often?", "have they spoken to anyone about it?", "do they feel unsafe at home because of it?"
- you should refer them to social work in house or contact 800-799-SAFE
- if you're suspicious, but they do not say anything: "your injuries do not seem to fit the story, can you go through how this happened?"
- if still not forthcoming: "here are resources we give all patients as this might be an issue for you or a friend at a later time"
- thank them for sharing such difficult information
Differential Diagnosis
Psychosocial and Related
- Drugs of abuse
- Elder abuse
- Human trafficking
- Homelessness
- Interpersonal Violence
- Mandatory reporting
- Nonaccidental trauma
- Sexual assault
Mandatory Reporting
- in California, physicians are required to make a report if they provide medical services to a patient whom they suspect is suffering from a physical injury due to a firearm or assaultive or abusive conduct
See Also: Mandatory Reporting
Who is high risk?
- anyone with a significant injury
- threats by their partner to kill them
- strangulation injuries
- suicidal partner
- pregnancy
Disposition
- refer to social services
- advise them to keep some money separate, notify a friend, and have an escape plan
- if they are in imminent danger you may need to admit them
External Links
References
- Muelleman RL et al. Battered woman: injury locations and types. Ann Emerg Med. 1996 Nov;28(5):486-92.