13.1 Domestic Violence; Violence And The Healthcar
13.1 Domestic Violence; Violence and the Healthcar
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13.1 Domestic Violence; Violence and
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Question: How can healthcare professionals recognize signs of domestic violence during routine
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Answer: Healthcare professionals should look for physical signs such as unexplain...
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13.1 Domestic Violence; Violence and
the Healthcare Professional Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
Question: How can healthcare professionals recognize signs of domestic violence during routine
examinations?
Answer: ✔✔ Healthcare professionals should look for physical signs such as unexplained
injuries, bruises, or fractures, as well as behavioral indicators like anxiety, depression, or
reluctance to discuss personal matters. Routine questioning about safety in a non-judgmental
manner can also help identify potential cases.
Question: What are the key components of a safety assessment in a healthcare setting for
suspected domestic violence victims?
Answer: ✔✔ A safety assessment includes evaluating the immediate safety of the victim,
discussing any current threats from the abuser, identifying potential safe spaces or escape plans,
and providing information on local resources and support services.
Question: Why is it important for healthcare professionals to ask about domestic violence in a
sensitive and non-judgmental manner?
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, Answer: ✔✔ Asking about domestic violence sensitively helps build trust with the patient,
ensures they feel safe and respected, and increases the likelihood of the patient disclosing abuse.
It also fosters a supportive environment that encourages individuals to seek help.
Question: What steps should a healthcare professional take if a patient discloses domestic
violence?
Answer: ✔✔ The healthcare professional should offer immediate support, ensure the patient's
safety, provide information on local resources and support services, document the disclosure
carefully, and follow any mandatory reporting requirements as applicable.
Question: How can healthcare providers ensure confidentiality when dealing with domestic
violence cases?
Answer: ✔✔ Providers should maintain confidentiality by discussing sensitive information in
private settings, safeguarding medical records, and sharing information only with consent or as
legally required. They should also inform patients about how their information will be used and
protected.
Question: What are the psychological impacts of domestic violence that healthcare professionals
should be aware of?
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