Identifying and Preventing Interpersonal Violence

Overview

This presentation will review the demographics of domestic violence (women, men, children, LGBTQIA+), including the impact on the health of victims. The screening and diagnostic strategies will also be reviewed. Optimal management by primary care providers will include emphasis on a patient centered approach, community resources and legal responses.

FL: The session "Identifying and Preventing Interpersonal Violence" (1 hour) is approved by the Florida Board of Medicine and the Florida Board of Nursing for 1 hour on Domestic violence. CE Broker Provider #50-27480, Activity #20-1275887

Learning Objectives

• Discuss demographics of adult interpersonal violence
• Understand the impact of domestic violence on health
• Review screening and diagnosis strategies for IPV
• Describe optimal management of suspected IPV
• Emphasize a patient-centered approach to survivors of IPV and learn referral sources for victims of intimate partner violence