Domestic Abuse new guideline
| Description: | This is a new guideline.- If staff suspect a crime has been committed resulting in harm to the patient, the police must be called.- Listen closely to the patient for disclosure, and document this on the patient record.- If possible, take the patient away from the scene.- Treatment should avoid disturbing evidence where possible.- Take into account any information that is disclosed by children.- Never leave a child with an alleged perpetrator if transporting the patient to hospital.- Accommodate patient wishes where possible. |
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| Date Update Posted Online: | September 7, 2017 |
| Book: | Reference Edition |
| Section Title: | Domestic Abuse |
| Guidelines Print Date: | September 20, 2017 |
