Program #771 • Available Thursday, July 17, 2003
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through Monday, July 17, 2006

Domestic Violence: Intervention Strategies for the Physician

 

Program Description

Domestic violence can affect anyone – including your patients. It occurs in every age group, race, culture, social class, and in all types of relationships. For example, every year, one to two million women in the U.S. are victims of partner abuse. Elder abuse is also increasingly being reported. Since domestic violence is so common, physicians need to be prepared to routinely screen for it in their practices and intervene appropriately. Dr. Alpert provides an overview of the scope and complexities of domestic violence and offers practical measures to help physicians identify and manage patients who are victims. In addition, real-life survivors speak of their own experiences dealing with domestic violence and of their encounters with health care professionals.

(60 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

This activity is designed for primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals with an interest in recognizing and treating victims of domestic violence.

Learning Objectives

After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:

CME Credit Designations

ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Saturday, July 17, 2004. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.

AOA This activity is eligible for up to 2 hours of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.