Legal, Ethical and Organizational Aspects (Mgmt) — 32yo Woman | Medical-Legal | MCCQE1 Q#13601
MCCQE1 Question #13601
Dimension of Care
Health Promotion & Illness Prevention
Activity
Management
Objective
Legal, Ethical and Organizational Aspects
Section
Public Health / Ethics / Legal / Organizational (PHELO/PMCH)
Subject
Medical-Legal
Last updated: February 2026
A 32-year-old woman presents to her family doctor’s office with headaches, fatigue, and worsening anxiety for 3 months. On review of systems she reports poor sleep and decreased concentration. She is not pregnant and has no children at home.
On exam, the physician notes several ecchymoses on the upper arms in different stages of healing. When asked, she initially says she is “clumsy,” but after further discussion she discloses that her partner of 5 years has been physically and emotionally abusive. She states she is afraid to leave because he has threatened to seriously harm her if she tries. She asks the physician not to tell anyone.
Which is the most appropriate next step by the physician in this situation?
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