Type:	Non-Fiction
Title:	Women & violence
Authors:	prepared by the Women and Violence Project of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Keywords:	Sexual assault;Training;Older people;Health
Year:	1998
Publisher:	Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Notes:	This report is superceded by Abuse and violence : working with our patients in general practice This manual is designed to assist General Practitioners in identifying and dealing with adult survivors of child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and elder abuse. The first section provides figures of what is happening in general practice and casualty settings, and some of the symptoms of abused women. Then, the myths and facts about women and violence are discussed. The following sections separately outline the prevalence, impact, needs and characteristics of adult survivors of child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and elder abuse. Case studies that describe the diagnosis, management and outcome are included. The next section presents the characteristics of the perpetrators. Finally, doctors' options and obligations are developed.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/11471
ISBN:	9780869061114
Physical description:	v, 66 p. ; 30 cm.
Appears in Collections:	Books

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