Domestic violence and health : the response of the medical profession /
Emma Williamson.
Bok Engelsk 2000
| Omfang | 1 online resource (iv, 220 pages) : : digital, PDF file(s).
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| Opplysninger | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 22 Jul 2022).. - 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.. - 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.
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| ISBN | 1-282-31837-3. - 1-4473-0214-1. - 1-84742-521-6. - 9786612318375
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