Domestic violence in emergency medicine patients.
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چکیده
Domestic violence is an important public health issue. This review seeks to inform doctors who care for patients who have suffered domestic violence.
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Incidence and prevalence of domestic violence in a UK emergency department.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Emergency medicine journal : EMJ
دوره 21 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004