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. 2001 Jun;51(467):468–470.

Women who experience domestic violence and women survivors of childhood sexual abuse: a survey of health professionals' attitudes and clinical practice.

J Richardson 1, G Feder 1, S Eldridge 1, W S Chung 1, J Coid 1, S Moorey 1
PMCID: PMC1314029  PMID: 11407053

Abstract

Health professionals do not wish to routinely screen women for a history of domestic violence or childhood sexual abuse. However, over 80% believe that these are significant health care issues. Routine screening should not be prioritised until evidence of benefit has been established.

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