Ghent W R, Da Sylva N P, Farren M E
Can Med Assoc J. 1985 Mar 1;132(5):541-53.
Chronic and intermittent abuse of one family member by another is common. Victims may be children who are sexually or physically abused, wives or live-in partners, or older relatives. Physicians are often the first points of contact for patients who have been abused, but the abuse is frequently concealed by the victims. Physicians should be alert to signs of battering such as bruises in various stages of healing, unusual behaviour in children and interpersonal difficulties in the family. There are a number of options in prevention and treatment, including referral to social service and legal authorities, calling on other resources in the family and helping the individual develop coping skills. This review also lists a large number of social agencies in Canada that are willing to help victims of abuse.
家庭成员之间长期或间歇性的虐待很常见。受害者可能是遭受性虐待或身体虐待的儿童、妻子或同居伴侣，或者老年亲属。医生常常是受虐患者的首个接触点，但虐待行为往往被受害者隐瞒。医生应警惕殴打迹象，如处于不同愈合阶段的瘀伤、儿童的异常行为以及家庭中的人际困难。预防和治疗有多种选择，包括转介给社会服务和法律机构、借助家庭中的其他资源以及帮助个人培养应对技能。本综述还列出了加拿大许多愿意帮助虐待受害者的社会机构。
