The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Canada’s Emergency Departments are where survivors of violence most often seek care, and where the violence against them is not always recognized.

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Emergency Department Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Forensics 40

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 10, 2024

1,2 If there is a concern for NAT, a complete and thorough physical exam should be performed on the child. The child should be undressed, and the exam conducted in a well-lit room.

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Forensics Domestic Violence Burns Pediatrics 40

The Trauma Pro

APRIL 29, 2025

Strangulation is a common injury from domestic violence, and other injuries are frequently present. Here are some things to think about: A complete physical exam is mandatory. This not only includes the neck, but the rest of the body. If there are any marks on the neck, CT evaluation is required.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

How common do you think domestic violence is in adolescent relationships, and is this injury mechanism significant? What are the red flags to cover while assessing Ana to determine the risk profile of this injury? Is any further investigation indicated based on the above information?

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Domestic Violence Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Sexual Assault 57

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 27, 2024

To help healthcare providers recognize, respond to, and report instances of elder abuse, we offer the Elder and Domestic Violence Abuse Reporting Training for Healthcare Providers.

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Elder Abuse Domestic Violence Administration Incident Reporting 105

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JULY 14, 2023

Set up in association with Punjab Police and the Government of Punjab, the 181 helpline service handles over 1,00,000 calls in a year, related to all kinds of harassment cases like domestic violence, rape, acid attacks, and more.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 3, 2023

Family stress levels grew due to parental depression, unemployment, domestic violence, and increased alcohol consumption. During the COVID-19 pandemic , children and adolescents suffered ongoing disruption to their education and their social life. 42 relevant studies were included, and summary data was extracted.

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ACEP Now

APRIL 5, 2024

One 2009 study of four tertiary hospitals found that emergency physicians often misdiagnosed this presentation in pregnant women as “panic attack, domestic violence, or gastroenteritis.” Even relatively small amounts of anti-ADAMTS13 autoantibodies can lead to TTP. 4 ADAMTS13 level can be considered to assist the inpatient team.

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ACEP Now

JANUARY 13, 2024

References National Domestic Violence Hotline. Rozzi is an emergency physician, secretary of the Forensic Examiner Team at WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, and chair of the Forensic Section of ACEP. Dr. Riviello is chair and professor of emergency medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

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Sexual Assault Forensics Domestic Violence CDC 52

Taming the SRU

JULY 24, 2024

A study that began in 2010 and is currently ongoing has found that approximately 25% of women experience some sort of physical or sexual violence or stalking by a partner in their lifetimes.

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Domestic Violence Leadership Ultrasounds Academics 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 10, 2023

Consideration and also time to gain rapport to sensitively discuss any potential gang violence, domestic violence or associated concerns in relation to child exploitation should also be given. Additionally where available locally Youth violence/ youth worker teams should be involved.

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Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Emergency Department Operations 52

Maria Yang, MD

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The best available evidence indicates that Housing First programs successfully house families and individuals with intersecting vulnerabilities, such as veterans, individuals experiencing substance use or mental health issues, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals with chronic medical conditions such as HIV/AIDS.

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Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

24% experience severe domestic violence (the national average is 18%). They are unemployed at double the rate of the general population. 90% of trans people experience workplace harassment. 30-50% of trans people attempt suicide. A quarter of trans people die by the age of 69, as opposed to 77 for the general population.

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Pediatrics Domestic Violence Research Psychiatric 132

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

Notably, 61 out of 200 female refugees report experiences of sexual and gender-based violence, including domestic violence (24%) and rape (19%), which leave enduring psychological scars. These may include unstable vital signs, lethargy, irritability, confusion, hypoglycemia, hepatobiliary dysfunction, or AKI.

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