For some, more family time means more family violence
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 crisis has seen an increase in the incidence of family violence. Movement restrictions aimed to stop the spread…
Tag: Doctors Act on Domestic Violence
ED doctors report rise in domestic violence cases
Service providers in Queensland are reporting a dramatic increase in the brutality and severity of attacks on women and children.
Why GPs need domestic violence ‘safe words’ during COVID-19 lockdown
GP Professor Kelsey Hegarty offers advice on consults.
‘It’s been really shocking’: Doctors fighting domestic violence targeted
Members have received threats as the profile of their group has risen, says founder Dr Karen Williams.
Doctors act on domestic violence
Australian Doctor has launched this series on Doctors Act On Domestic Violence in a bid to raise awareness of the issues that surround the delivery of high-quality care…
The abuser in my family: GP tells her story
This GP shares what it's like to live in a family where domestic violence has been ongoing for decades.
The hidden trauma of reproductive coercion and what GPs need to know
The concept is new and is only gradually being included in doctors' training.
Working with the perpetrators – GP tells his story
Doctor who counsels abusive and violent men says change is possible, but only for some.
What GPs can do to support victims of partner abuse
When a patient presents with bruises and an unplanned pregnancy, it is crucial that her GP provides committed and non-judgemental support.
Non-lethal strangulation is the ‘last warning shot’
This week, Australian Doctor rolls out its special report on domestic violence. Non-lethal strangulation is now considered a red flag in the context of domestic violence because…
