INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE: COMPASSIONATE CARE, EFFECTIVE ASSESSMENT
Release Date: 6/1/2023 Exp. Date: 5/31/2026 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ COURSE DATES: MAXIMUM CREDITS:
FORMAT:
Enduring Material (Self Study)
TARGET AUDIENCE This course is designed for all physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other health care professionals who see patients abused in a current relationship, distressed by abuse in a prior relationship, or who suffer adult health effects that stem from witnessing IPV. The purpose of this course is to improve physician understanding of and competence in addressing intimate partner violence in their patient populations. It will provide information on evidence-based screening tools, and instructions for responding in compassionate and effective manners to their affected patients. Instructions for assisting patients in creating safety plans will be reviewed, and suggestions to identify resources helpful to victims of intimate partner violence. COURSE OBJECTIVE
HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT:
• Read the course materials.
• Complete the self-assessment
questions at the end. A score of 70% is required.
• R eturn your customer information/ answer sheet, evaluation, and payment to InforMed by mail or complete online at BOOK.CME.EDU .
Completion of this course will better enable the course participant to: 1. Describe the barriers experienced by patients and physicians that can prevent effective, compassionate care of potential survivors of IPV. 2. Describe two screening tools for identifying potential victims of IPV. 3. Identify three patient interviewing techniques of potential value in situations involving suspected IPV. 4. Describe the key elements of a safety plan for survivors of IPV. LEARNING OBJECTIVES IMPLICIT BIAS IN HEALTHCARE Implicit bias significantly affects how healthcare professionals perceive and make treatment decisions, ultimately resulting in disparities in health outcomes. These biases, often unconscious and unintentional, can shape behavior and produce differences in medical care along various lines, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status. Healthcare disparities stemming from implicit bias can manifest in several ways. For example, a healthcare provider might unconsciously give less attention to a patient or make assumptions about their medical needs based on race, gender, or age. The unconscious assumptions can lead to delayed or inadequate care, misdiagnoses, or inappropriate treatments, all of which can adversely impact health outcomes. Addressing implicit bias in healthcare is crucial for achieving equity in medical treatment. Strategies to combat these biases involve education and awareness programs for healthcare professionals. These programs help individuals recognize and acknowledge their biases, fostering a more empathetic and unbiased approach to patient care. Additionally, implementing policies and procedures prioritizing equitable treatment for all patients can play a pivotal role in reducing healthcare disparities. Ultimately, confronting implicit bias in healthcare is essential to creating a more just and equitable healthcare system where everyone receives fair and equal treatment regardless of their background or characteristics.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
InforMed is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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