Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Delay in treatment of invasive cervical cancer due to intimate partner violence
Other Titles:	Gynecologic Oncology
Authors:	Cragun, Janiel M Hoffman, Mitchell S Martino, Martin A Balar, Arjun
Keywords:	Mental health;Health
Year:	2005
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Citation:	99, 2005
Notes:	General overview:This presents a case report in the US in which a patient delayed her cancer treatment due to domestic violence and the cervical cancer in the patient worsened as a result. Objective and Method:It describes the first reported case in the literature. Discussion: The importance for physicians to consider the role and effects of domestic violence as a contributing factor in delaying treatment or medical compliance is discussed, including a review of the literature. Other studies have suggested the negative indirect impact of domestic violence on patient’s health, psychological and mental well-being. Results:After several years of declining treatment, the patient was questioned separately from her partner when she disclosed a long history of domestic violence. Conclusions:Physicians need to recognise the signs, ask the right questions, and make the referrals to help domestic violence victims receive the timely health care they need.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/14143
ISSN:	908258
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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