Program #866 • Available Thursday, November 29, 2007
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ through Monday, November 29, 2010

Domestic Violence: Still A ''New'' Agenda in Healthcare

 

Program Description

Domestic violence is a common, often tragic, public health problem in the United States that affects men as well as women, children as well as the elderly. As often the first professionals to encounter victims of domestic violence, physicians have a dual role—an individual as well as a public or advocacy role. Physicians are now expected to inquire routinely about domestic violence, document the findings, validate and support patients, and communicate concerns. Although fear keeps patients affected by domestic violence from leaving abusive relationships and from disclosing the abuse, these patients want to be identified and helped by their healthcare providers. In this video, Dr. Elaine Alpert explains how physicians can quickly and confidentially screen patients for domestic violence, prepare adequate legal documentation, provide appropriate medical and supportive care, and coordinate outside resources, all within the constraints of a busy medical practice

(60 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

This activity is designed for primary care physicians,emergency medicine physicians, and other interested healthcare professionals

Learning Objectives

After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:

CME Credit Designations

ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1 Prescribed credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Saturday, November 29, 2008. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.

AOA This activity is eligible for up to 1 hour of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.