1. 2 months ago  from bookmarklet
   From Better Health:Domestic Violence: More Common Than You Think

   “The CDC estimates that 37 percent of women who sought emergency department care were victims of domestic violence.”

   What? 37 out of every 100 women I have triaged?

   Seriously?

   “Domestic violence victims are more likely to seek treatment for chronic and psychological conditions.”

   Okay. But no way have I been taking care of victims of domestic abuse – I mean, hello, wouldn’t it be obvious? The hovering, overbearing abuser who answers all the questions for the patient? The bruises that aren’t explained by the story?

   You know, the stereotypical, classic scenario?

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