Although Routine Screening for IPV Is Not Be Recommended for All

Although routine screening for IPV is not be recommended for all populations, the clinician must be vigilant to identify risks associated with all populations that would warrant further evaluation and referral to resources. Examples of these include:

A) Heightened attention to health-seeking behaviors
B) History of suicide attempt
C) Inconsistent descriptions of injuries
D) Patient recently became homeless
E) Patient is an incarcerated lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender individuals