PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Chang, Judy C. TI - Intimate partner violence: How you can help female survivors AID - 10.3949/ccjm.81a.13069 DP - 2014 Jul 01 TA - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine PG - 439--446 VI - 81 IP - 7 4099 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/81/7/439.short 4100 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/81/7/439.full SO - Cleve Clin J Med2014 Jul 01; 81 AB - Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a prevalent, complex, and challenging women’s health problem associated with a number of negative medical, reproductive, and mental health conditions. When clinicians bring up the topic with their patients, patients are more likely to disclose. Supportive counseling and referrals are associated with improved safety and health.