02.05.2019 - By onthewards.org
James chats to Rosemary Isaacs about domestic violence in the Emergency Department and how to recognize and document situations of strangulation and assault.
Summary Writer: Emily Qian
Script Writer: Rosemary Isaacs
Editor: Rosemary Isaacs
Interviewee: Rosemary Isaacs
About Dr Rosemary Isaacs
Dr Rosemary Isaacs works at Royal Prince Alfred and Liverpool hospitals in the medical and forensic response to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and child abuse. Rosemary is a Fellow of the Faculty of Clinical Forensic Medicine in the RCPA and also a Fellow in General Practice of the RCGP.
Rosemary is convinced that this is an area where doctors with specific training can make a big difference to vulnerable people in our community. In addition, the anxiety and distress for health staff are much reduced when they have a framework for responding to these issues.