IPV often leads to referrals for which types of care?

IPV often leads to referrals for which types of care?

• A. Orthopedic surgery only
• B. Mental health services, obstetric/gynecologic care, and chronic pain management
• C. Cosmetic dentistry
• D. None

Answer: (B)

Intimate partner violence has broad health effects that go beyond immediate injuries, often affecting mental health, reproductive health, and chronic pain. Because survivors commonly need support for psychological distress (like depression or PTSD), ongoing obstetric/gynecologic care (pregnancy-related care and reproductive health issues), and management of chronic pain from injuries or stress, referrals to mental health services, obstetric/gynecologic care, and chronic pain management are the most comprehensive and frequently needed. Orthopedic surgery alone would miss the substantial mental health and reproductive health needs; cosmetic dentistry is not typically connected to IPV care; and recognizing that IPV presents with multiple health concerns makes a blanket “none” answer inappropriate.

Intimate partner violence has broad health effects that go beyond immediate injuries, often affecting mental health, reproductive health, and chronic pain. Because survivors commonly need support for psychological distress (like depression or PTSD), ongoing obstetric/gynecologic care (pregnancy-related care and reproductive health issues), and management of chronic pain from injuries or stress, referrals to mental health services, obstetric/gynecologic care, and chronic pain management are the most comprehensive and frequently needed. Orthopedic surgery alone would miss the substantial mental health and reproductive health needs; cosmetic dentistry is not typically connected to IPV care; and recognizing that IPV presents with multiple health concerns makes a blanket “none” answer inappropriate.