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Abstract: 

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine says 15 health care services related to intimate partner violence—including reproductive health care, screening for STIs and HIV, forensic medical exams, and mental health care—should be classified by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and all U.S. health care systems as essential health care services. This article summarizes the main conclusions of the report, which recommends prioritizing access to these health care services during public health emergencies, such as a pandemic or natural disaster, using a phased approach.

Keywords: “Essential” Health Services; Reproductive Health Care; Screening for STIs and HIV; Forensic Medical Exams; Mental Health Care

Affiliations:  1: Editor, Domestic Violence Report.