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Case study

Disclosing information about a patient experiencing domestic abuse

Woman wearing a blue cardigan, head tilted to the side
Summary
  • How should you respond if your patient discloses that they’re experiencing domestic abuse?
  • Do you have a responsibility to report domestic abuse even if the patient asks you not to?
  • When, if ever, is it appropriate to share information without a patient's consent in cases of domestic abuse?
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