Medical practitioners' responsibility when treating victims of domestic violence Vs

Confidentiality in UK and Greece

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ABSTRACT

The abuse and violence is a significant issue in the United States. Every women, child or men is at risk for domestic violence. Domestic violence is undeniable and a sensitive issue. The victims of domestic violence remain a major burden of sickness and leads to reduction of quality of life. The purpose of this study was to examine, explore and compare the responsibility of the medical practitioners in Greece and United Kingdom for treating the domestic violence along with maintaining confidentiality. This study also outlines the importance of confidentiality of patients who suffers domestic violence. The physicians usually play a very critical role in the health care systems in reaction to the domestic violence. The health of the public impacts in terms of lives harmed and lives lost likely and immeasurably. This was the reason why this study is imperative so that the particular interventions and effectiveness to decrease the violence can be evaluated, and with the existing interventions the violence can be decreased. This study will be extracted from the secondary data. To locate the relevant literature the researches will conduct from MEDLINE, Bio Med Central and Pub Med Central Database by using the key words domestic violence, confidentiality in United Kingdom and Greece followed by the barriers, interventions, screening, and guideline. The conclusion of the study suggested that the Domestic violence is common among the population of Greece and United Kingdom. Further researches in this field of study can help reduce domestic violence. Mainly the medical practitioners should validate the patient, provide universal screening, documenting abuse and identify the risk factors that can help prevent further abuse.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTi

DECLARATIONii

Abstractiii

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY

Purpose of the study1

Research question1

Research design1

Qualitative Design3

Justification of using the Qualitative design3

METHODS OF REVIEW

Inclusion criteria4

Exclusion criteria5

Ethical considerations5

Reliability/Dependability6

Validity8

CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION

Overview of the topic10

Domestic violence in Greece12

Domestic violence in United Kingdom17

Health impacts21

Comparison regarding the confidentiality and what should be done onwards in future22

Documentation24

Screening and Referral25

Establishing a Relationship of Trust with a domestic violence victim:26

Interventions for medical practitioners: (Changing the existing non workable status)27

The Impact of Culture on the Doctor-Patient Relationship28

Boundaries28

Acceptance29

Validation29

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION

Limitations34

Recommendations for medical practitioners in United Kingdom and Greece:34

References1

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY

Outline of the Study

Along with the abstract, the first chapter will provide an introduction to the topic including the ...