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Review 12: Intimate Partner Violence

Reviewers

Angela Hua, MD

Assistant Professor, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell, Hempstead, NY; Faculty, Department of Emergency Medicine, Northwell Health at Long Island Jewish Medical Center
New Hyde Park, NY

David Romanelli, DO

Department of Emergency Medicine, Northwell Health at North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY, and Long Island Jewish Medical Center
New Hyde Park, NY

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1. Article Citation
2. Synopsis
3. ABEM Quick Quiz
4. Discussion
5. Critique
6. ABEM Quick Quiz Answers
7. Key Points
8. Original Article

Article Citation

Miller, E, McCaw, B. Intimate partner violence. N Engl J Med. 2019;380(9):850-857.

Synopsis

This review discusses the epidemiology and effects of intimate partner violence, the implications for healthcare providers, and specific strategies for improving the response from healthcare systems in dealing with patients suspected to be suffering from abuse. The authors review data from surveys that show that intimate partner violence is more likely among women than diabetes, depression, or breast cancer. Clinicians and hospital systems have a primary role in identifying and addressing intimate partner violence in an effort to decrease the risk of injury to victims as well as their children and families.

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