Victims of Severe Intimate Partner Violence Are Left Without Advocacy Intervention in Primary Care Emergency Rooms: A Prospective Observational Study

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common cause of musculoskeletal injury. Although serious injuries are relatively rare, IPV is one of the leading causes of homicide. IPV victims seeking help in health care are known to be at specific risk of re-abuse. Previous studies of IPV victims in emergency room (ER) settings have focused on injury patterns, but little is known about the violence behind bruises and fractures. The aim of this study was...