Module Summary
Lockdown increased incidents of domestic abuse and reduced the opportunities for clinicians to uncover it. Dr Vasumathy Sivarajasingam explains how to spot the signs and offer help.
Learning Objectives
To help you:
- understand what stage victims are at and whether they are ready to disclose domestic abuse.
- be hypervigilant of any signs of abuse, whether to an adult or a child.
- know how it is best to speak to a patient, including checking they are alone when you speak to them or whether they need an interpreter.
Author
Dr Vasumathy Sivarajasingam is a GP partner in Perivale, West London
Date module published
Aug 17, 2021
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