| Comments: I am surprised at how little the medical community does to help women in DV. Asking questions at each patient appointment (not just yearly)is critical in helping these women. The assessment looks average and needs work. I would like to see questions asked such as "Does your partner call you names?" "Does he blame you for what goes wrong?" There are many questions that can be asked. DV is more than bruses and broken bones. I'd like to see a power and control wheel given to all women routinely so women will know what DV truely is. Women live in DV much of their lives and don't see it as abuse. Awarness is the key to helping them. If the nurse or doctor suspects abuse, give the women a non-judjmental soulder to talk to AND lots of information. Tell her you are concerned about her safety. If she is unwilling to she it, these words may help her to see she may be in danger. "There is no excuse for domestic abuse." |
