Domestic violence and health : the response of the medical profession /

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Domestic violence and health examines the relationship between health and domestic violence. In a unique qualitative study of the attitudes of health professionals and the women with whom they come into contact, the book gives voice to a range of issues which urgently need to be addressed. It provid...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Williamson, Emma (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Bristol, UK : The Policy Press, 2000.
Subjects:
Family violence > Great Britain.
Medical personnel and patient > Great Britain.
Medical personnel and patient.
Victims of family violence > Great Britain.
Abused wives > Services for > Great Britain.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Domestic violence and the medical profession
  • 3. Physical and non-physical injuries
  • 4. Treatment experiences
  • 5. Wider experiences of help seeking
  • 6. Definitions of domestic violence, roles and responsibilities
  • 7. Explanations of causes
  • 8. Physical versus non-physical injuries
  • 9. Treatment options
  • 10. Documentation and naming
  • 11. Intra-professional collaboration and communication
  • 12. Wider multi-agency collaborations
  • 13. Training
  • 14. Conclusion
  • Appendix 1. Details of research participants
  • Appendix 2. Useful information and contacts.

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