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Arch Neurol. 1999;56:659-660.

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ONLY RECENTLY has domestic violence been recognized as an epidemic public health problem, and it is a serious and underreported issue for patients with neurologic disorders. Children, women, pregnant women, and the elderly are the most recognized victims. In this issue of the ARCHIVES, we learn that patients with a number of chronic neurologic disorders (eg, epilepsy, headache, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, and vertigo) also are vulnerable.¹ Physicians are often reluctant to pursue this question because of time constraints, fear of offending, a sense of powerlessness, and discomfort with the issue.² Most practicing physicians have had no training to deal with this problem.

WHO IS AT RISK?

Information about the incidence and prevalence for the populations at risk is evolving. Each year in the United States, 1.4 million children suffer abuse.³ When child abuse is present, there is a high probability of partner abuse. Conversely, when partner abuse is present, children in the family are . . . [Full Text of this Article]

HOW DOES ONE IDENTIFY VICTIMS?

HOW DO I ASK ABOUT ABUSE?

WHAT DO I DO WITH A VICTIM?

WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE?

REPORT OF PATIENTS

CONCLUSIONS


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