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WEBJul 8, 2024 · Domestic abuse, also known as domestic violence, is a serious public health issue that affects individuals and families across the globe. The public health effects of domestic abuse can be significant and long-lasting, with survivors experiencing a range of physical and mental health consequences. The AMA is committed to reducing the culture of violence and domestic abuse. Stay up-to-date with ...
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WEBFeb 14, 2022 · The Washington Post (2/17, Suliman) reports, “More than 1 in 4 women in the world have experienced domestic violence in their lifetimes, according to a study published Wednesday.” The study “used statistics from the World Health Organization’s global database on the prevalence of violence against women from before the coronavirus ...
Preventing violence - American Medical Association
WEBWhile yearly domestic violence rates have dropped dramatically by 64% from 1993 to 2010, and the number of individuals killed by an intimate partner declined 26% for women and 48% for men between 1993 and 2012, domestic violence remains a critical problem in the United States. The AMA recognizes that more work must take place.
Tips to help you ID intimate partner violence via telehealth
WEBOct 28, 2021 · Patients who need help can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233). They also can text LOVEIS to 22522 or log onto thehotline.org for more discreet options. The Urban Resource Institute, based in New York City, offers these safety planning tips to share with patients experiencing IPV.
Firearms compound the tragedy and trauma of domestic violence
WEBNov 6, 2023 · In 2018, the AMA adopted policy that supports prohibiting persons who are under domestic violence restraining orders, convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence crimes, or stalking, from possessing or purchasing firearms as well as requiring domestic violence restraining orders to be entered into the …
Systems approach can improve intimate-partner violence screening
WEBAug 11, 2017 · “One of the ways to improve health outcomes, decrease the very high rates of obesity, hypertension, depression, poor education outcomes and chronic disease is to implement domestic-violence screening,” said Dr. McCaffree. Knowing why to pursue this screening and knowing how best to do it are, of course, two separate questions.
You suspect a patient is being abused. What should you do?
WEBOct 20, 2023 · In Opinion 8.10, “Preventing, Identifying and Treating Violence and Abuse,” the Code explains that all patients may be at risk for interpersonal violence and abuse, which may adversely affect a patient’s health or ability to adhere to medical recommendations. Physicians, in light of their obligation to promote the well-being of …
Threats, intimidation against doctors and health workers must end
WEBFeb 3, 2022 · The AMA has advocated against the culture of violence in America, including domestic violence, gun violence, racism, police brutality, and xenophobia—and violence against physicians and health professionals is no exception. While not a new occurrence, the reported uptick in intimidation, threats ...
AMA urges High Court to keep firearms away from domestic abusers
WEBAug 23, 2023 · CHICAGO – The American Medical Association (AMA) and four other health professional organizations filed an amicus brief (PDF) in the U.S. Supreme Court asserting that upholding firearm prohibitions on domestic violence abusers who are the subject of restraining orders is a necessary and constitutional protection that saves the lives of family members and others.
How domestic abuse gets missed as America stays home
WEBJun 2, 2020 · What’s the news: The stress, anxiety and fear associated with COVID-19 job losses, stay-at-home orders and physical distancing requirements can contribute to a “hidden crisis” of intimate-partner violence, child abuse and elder abuse, AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, explained in an op-ed published by NBC News.