Web resource:	https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2006/185/10/tackling-partner-violence-families
Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Tackling partner violence in families: new guidelines extend opportunities for GPs to respond
Other Titles:	Medical journal of Australia
Authors:	Feder, Gene S Hegarty, Kelsey L Taft, Angela J
Keywords:	Pregnancy;Risk assessment;Screening;Impact on children and young people;Health
Year:	2006
Publisher:	Australasian Medical Publishing Company
Citation:	185 (10), November 2006
Notes:	Discussion: The authors outline the Australian context of the nature and incidence of intimate partner violence. They point to the lack of advice for general practitioners (GPs) and other barriers to intervention even though, as the primary carer, a GP may have the opportunity to intervene. The paper describes the process of international consultation and review which produced the consensus guidelines, including some controversial issues such as screening. The authors outline the key recommendations as follows: * children – parenting, risk assessment, access to support They conclude by endorsing the guidelines and emphasising the urgent need for training, support and resources for GPs dealing with families.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/17000
ISSN:	0025-729X
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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