Intimate Partner Violence Medical Forensic Exam Video (7 days)-IPVEVideo

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Video Summary

This video provides an example of how a clinician assesses and addresses intimate partner violence with a patient. The clinician speaks with the patient, Vanessa, about the violence in her relationship and ensures her well-being, particularly since she is pregnant. They discuss the history of violence in the relationship, including the recent incident of choking. The clinician also explains the danger assessment tool, which assesses the level of danger an abused woman has of being killed by her partner. They discuss other aspects of Vanessa's relationship, such as how long they've been together and if the violence has increased. The clinician also conducts a physical assessment, including looking for injuries and checking the fetal heart rate. They discuss safety planning and provide information about resources and advocacy services available, as well as the importance of reporting incidents to the police if Vanessa feels safe to do so. The clinician also provides instructions for what to do if the violence worsens or if there are any concerning symptoms after the strangulation incident. Overall, this video showcases the comprehensive and trauma-informed approach that clinicians should take when assessing and addressing intimate partner violence in a clinical setting.

Keywords

clinician

intimate partner violence

assessment

patient

danger assessment tool

pregnancy

safety planning