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ICGP launches updated 'Domestic Violence: A Guide for General Practice'

Domestic Violence is common and it often has serious consequences. Abuse can occur in any relationship, but women are more likely to experience severe physical abuse than men. It is frequently unidentified as victims tend not to disclose, however, there is evidence that if a woman does decide to disclose, her GP is the most likely professional to whom she will disclose. The GP has a role in identifying this serious problem and offering help. The ICGP recently published its updated guidance document for GPs titled Domestic Violence: A Guide for General Practice. Funding for the updating of the document was received from COSC, The National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence. Input to the document was received from an advisory committee which included representatives from many organisations. The document gives guidance to GPs on how to recognise this serious problem and how to respond once the problem has been identified.

Click here for 'Domestic Violence: A Guide for General Practice'.

(L-R: Patricia Patton, ICGP Librarian; Ms Paula Connolly, Cosc; Dr Miriam Daly; Joan Mullan, National Programme Manager for Domestic Sexual and Gender Based Violence Services, Child and Family Agency; Greg Heylin, Director Cosc; Dr Ailis Ní Riain; Susan Miner, Rape Crisis Network; Rita Lawlor, Professional Development Co-Ordinator for Practice Nurses.)