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ABC of Domestic and Sexual Violence Author: Susan Bewley

ISBN: 9781118482186 Format: Paperback Number Of Pages: 119 Published: 23 May 2014 Country of Publication: US Dimensions (cm): 27.69 x 21.34 x 1.02 Description:

The book will provide a readable and practical guide for health care professionals who are looking after abused individuals (whether knowingly or not) and who wish to learn more in order to help their patients. It will employ a positive and practical approach, and emphasise simple history taking skills and clinical tips and pitfalls to help demystify what is often considered a sensitive or difficult subject area.

The book will cover the background and epidemiology, including international and cultural perspectives, common presentations, how to identify abuse and guidance on subsequent acute and longer-term medical and psychosocial interventions. The legal perspective will be covered, including documentation and sources of help and advice. While focusing mainly on women, it will also cover aspects relating to children and men.

The contributors will include a multidisciplinary range of perspectives including general practitioners, accident and emergency, practice nurses, health visitors, midwives, social workers, and other primary and secondary care health care professionals. Where appropriate, victim testimonies a...

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