Ferris L E, Strike C J, Desiato C, Dykeman M J
Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario.
Med Law. 2001;20(1):101-21.
As in other countries, woman abuse is a leading public health issue in Canada. In recognition of its seriousness and the need to interrupt the cycle of violence, several jurisdictions outside of Canada have enacted mandatory reporting laws for woman abuse that require health care workers to report cases. This article reviews the major debates surrounding mandatory reporting of woman abuse with an emphasis on where knowledge is incomplete but would be of benefit when weighing the pros and cons of such laws. We conclude with comments and recommendations with respect to Canada and its health legislation.
与其他国家一样，虐待妇女是加拿大一个主要的公共卫生问题。认识到其严重性以及打断暴力循环的必要性，加拿大以外的几个司法管辖区已颁布了针对虐待妇女的强制报告法，要求医护人员报告此类案件。本文回顾了围绕虐待妇女强制报告的主要争议，重点关注知识尚不完整但在权衡此类法律的利弊时会有所帮助的方面。我们最后对加拿大及其卫生立法提出了意见和建议。
