RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Battered women presenting in general practice JF The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners JO J R Coll Gen Pract FD British Journal of General Practice SP 506 OP 507 VO 33 IS 253 A1 K. Hopayian A1 G. Horrocks A1 P. Garner A1 A. Levitt YR 1983 UL http://bjgp.org/content/33/253/506.abstract AB The problems of battered women have recently been highlighted. They consult doctors, who can be an important source of help. We examined their initial presenting complaint to general practitioners. Questionnaires were sent to 27 London refuges for battered women and to 100 randomly selected general practitioners. Seventy-two women and 49 doctors replied. The results indicated that these women are more likely to present with psychological symptoms. Many cases are not detected because the battering is concealed. The attitude of doctors may prevent these patients discussing their real problems. Further studies are needed.