Abuse

[Hatim]

quick question, is spousal abuse a mandatory reportable offence???

I thought it was not according to kaplan, but USMLE world says different if any one can cite something different would be helpful.

Thanks

[medicalmarvel]

Well, it has to be a reportable offence first of all. But dont really know whether it is mandatory or not...

[Sree Cheruku]

you dont have to call the cops in the case of spousal abuse since the spouse is an adult - i would refer the victim to a domestic shelter

[IMG SURVIVOR]

You may ask do you feel safe? and tell her about domestic shelter and other organizations that help.

[Hatim]

thanks for the replies

[Dr. X]

Dont be too quick when answering behv'al science q. No, spousal abuse is not reportable (as mentioned above) but it might be good idea to look at the age. If its a senior, it would have to be reported so cant really rely on general idea, for example, "spousal abuse = not reportable", etc. I would expect usmle to do things like that.