Intimate partner violence
Elizabeth A. Donnelly
Search for more papers by this authorDana S. Levin
Search for more papers by this authorBetty Jo Barrett
Search for more papers by this authorElizabeth A. Donnelly
Search for more papers by this authorDana S. Levin
Search for more papers by this authorBetty Jo Barrett
Search for more papers by this authorDavid C. Cone MD
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
Search for more papers by this authorJane H. Brice MD, MPH
Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Search for more papers by this authorTheodore R. Delbridge MD, MPH
Executive Director
Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, Baltimore, Maryland
Search for more papers by this authorJ. Brent Myers MD, MPH
Chief Medical Officer ESO Associate Medical Director
Wake County EMS, Raleigh, North Carolina
Search for more papers by this authorSummary
Intimate partner violence (IPV; sometimes referred to as woman abuse or domestic violence) describes the physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual forms of harm perpetrated within the context of intimate relationships. A call to a residence where IPV has taken place can be challenging, and EMS personnel must use empathy and compassion to empower and support their patient. When responding to a call that involves IPV, EMS personnel have a host of concerns to consider, including being mindful of scene safety, understanding the multifaceted dynamics of IPV, and addressing the consequences of IPV, which may affect physical, emotional, and psychological health. EMS personnel should (when possible) engage in risk assessment, safety planning, and referral to other resources. Finally, EMS personnel should thoroughly document their interactions.
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