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OverviewThis handbook provides a clear introduction to the debates surrounding the topic of domestic abuse, and offers practical advice on possible interventions. Using a multi-professional team approach, the book focuses on how a wide range of healthcare practitioners can help women, children and men who are abused. This fully updated second edition covers: the causes and consequences of domestic abuse domestic abuse as a public health issue less common abusive relationships personal and professional issues for the practitioner domestic violence and the law the process of effective intervention interventions in a variety of health care settings interventions where children are involved multi-agency approaches education and training. Taking an evidence-based approach to practical problems, Domestic Abuse is an invaluable resource for nurses, midwives, doctors and other health practitioners who deal with the consequences of domestic abuse in their daily work. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lyn Shipway (Anglia Ruskin University, UK)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 2nd edition ISBN: 9780415569293ISBN 10: 041556929 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 28 August 2010 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Out of stock  Table of Contents1. The role of healthcare providers in a multi-professional environment 2. The impact of domestic abuse on the well-being of the individual and family 3. Abuse in other relationships 4. A multi-professional team approach to domestic abuse 5. Innovations in healthcare provision 6. Domestic abuse in a variety of healthcare settings 7. Safeguarding children 8. Domestic violence and the legal system 9. Working together to support the survivors of domestic abuse 10. Challenges and opportunities 11. Making a differenceReviewsPraise for the first edition: 'Domestic Violence: A handbook for health professionals is both informative and educational addressing such issues as child protection, mental health and sexual health. It provides a functional resource ensuring that the theoretical background is provided along with practical solutions to a difficult subject.' - Accident and Emergency Nursing Journal 'A comprehensive overview of the prevalence, theory, and health consequences of domestic violence...This book makes a valuable contribution in pulling together a practical handbook for addressing domestic violence.' - British Medical Journal Praise for the first edition: 'This book makes a valuable contribution in pulling together a practical handbook for addressing domestic violence.' - BMJ.com 'Domestic Violence: A Handbook for Health Professionals is both informative and educational addressing such issues as child protection, mental health and sexual health. It provides a functional resource ensuring that the theoretical background is provided along with practical solutions to a difficult subject.' - Accident and Emergency Nursing Journal Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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