Time to tackle domestic violence

Article Abstract:

Health professionals in obstetrics and gynaecology can do something to identify women at risk from domestic violence. One-third of women suffer domestic violence of some kind at some stage of their lives. One-third of this total experience it during pregnancy. The form of the violence varies, but can include physical or sexual violence. Outcomes for the pregnant woman can include miscarriage or suicide. Health professionals can routinely ask questions about violence when screening women. They can also support women at risk from domestic violence in any choice they make.

Health aspects, Management, Column, Women, Crimes against, Abused women, Family violence, Domestic violence

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Dying to make a difference

Article Abstract:

More nursing managers and health professionals need to be aware of staff to patient ratios in their hospitals, making notes and letting people know if the ratio falls below the recommended safety level. The risk to patients is very real should nurses and medical professionals be asked to do more than they can physically or mentally cope with. Midwives and nurses need to speak up and let managers know if they are understaffed.

Standards, Safety and security measures, Nursing, Medical personnel and patient, Medical personnel-patient relations

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