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Abuse of Spouse OR Partner

Alternate Names : Domestic Abuse

Abuse of Spouse OR Partner | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Attribution


What are the signs and symptoms of the injury?

The physical signs of spousal abuse can include:

  • bone fractures
  • injuries on different parts of the body, in various stages of healing
  • unexplained cuts, head injuries, or bruises
  • The emotional signs of abuse are not as easy to see. The victim may have these traits:

  • depression
  • feelings of anxiety
  • low self-esteem

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    Abuse of Spouse OR Partner: Diagnosis & Tests

    Author: Karl M. Jacobs, MD
    Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
    Date Reviewed: 09/04/01









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