IPV

Question 1

Things to say when discussing IPV

Answer 1

• • “Some of my patients have experienced incidents where they were hurt or threatened by a partner or relative. Has this every happened to you?”
• • “I understand that it is really scary to share this with me.”
• • “I care about you and I want to help.”
• • “Everything you tell me is completely confidential unless it conflicts with mandatory reporting laws and we will always discuss those situations together. I will never disclose information behind your back.”

Question 2

Things not to say when discussing IPV

Answer 2

• • “You should… leave him/call this number/stand up for yourself.”
• • “Why didn’t you…. get help sooner/call the police/fight back.”
• • “I won’t continue treating you unless you…. Leave her/get help.”
• • “It’s your life, you have to live with the consequences.”

Question 3

IPV

How to create opportunities to speak with the patient alone:

Answer 3

• • Bring the patient to the bathroom for a urine sample
• • Take the patient to the scale for a weight measurement
• • Send the partner to provide insurance information
• • Send the partner to verify contact information
• • Explain that a portion of the visit is always conducted alone

Question 4

IPV

Recommendations for providing emergency numbers/resource information safely:

Answer 4

• • Ask the patient if it is safe to take materials home
• • Write the number on a dollar bill
• • Write the number on the tag of a shirt
• • Insert the information into a shoe

Question 5

T/F

There is less domestic violence in LGBTQ relationships

Answer 5

False

Question 6

T/F

The majority of victims of DV are women

Answer 6

True

Question 7

T/F

25% of victims able to get away from their abusers are killed

Answer 7

True

Question 8

T/F

50% of men who frequently batter
their partners also frequently abuse their children.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Tips to not revictimize

Answer 9

• Ask about what they tried in the past
• Never touch a survivor even to try and console
• Ask if they would like extra resources
• Suggest the survivor to memorize the hotline phone number
• Respect your power role in the situation
• Be prepared to feel out of control with your own feelings

Question 10

Tips to empower the survivor

Answer 10

• Use strength based questions
• “You have been so strong…”
• “You are really brave to come here…”
• “What would you like to see happen next?”
• “Can we help you set up a plan?” (regardless if the survivor is leaving or not leaving the perpetrator).

Question 11

Reporting IPV violence

Answer 11

Mandatory in most states

4 general categories:

1. states that require reporting of injuries caused by weapons;
2. states that mandate reporting for injuries caused in violation of criminal laws, as a result of violence, or through non-accidental means;
3. states that specifically address reporting in domestic violence cases; and
4. states that have no general mandatory reporting laws

http://www.healthcaresaboutipv.org/getting-started/understanding-reporting-requirements/