Domestic violence and health : the response of the medical profession / [electronic resource]
Williamson, Emma,author.
This book examines the relationship between health and domestic violence. In a qualitative study of the attitudes of health professionals and the women with whom they come into contact, it gives voice to a range of issues which urgently need to be addressed providing guidance for training and practice, as well as recommendations for policy makers.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-214).
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.
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 22 Jul 2022).
This book examines the relationship between health and domestic violence. In a qualitative study of the attitudes of health professionals and the women with whom they come into contact, it gives voice to a range of issues which urgently need to be addressed providing guidance for training and practice, as well as recommendations for policy makers.
Family violence
Medical personnel and patient