"It happens to clinicians too": an Australian prevalence study of intimate partner and family violence against health professionals

Abstract

"The purpose of this study was to measure the prevalence of intimate partner and family violence<br/ >amongst a population of Australian female nurses, doctors and allied health professionals. ... Intimate partner and family violence may be common traumas in the lives of female health<br/ >professionals, and this should be considered in health workplace policies and protocols, as health professionals are<br/ >increasingly urged to work with patients who have experienced intimate partner and family violence. Implications<br/ >include the need for workplace manager training, special leave provision, counselling services and other resources<br/ >for staff."<br/ >Open access