In part two of our conversation on family abuse and violence prevention, Dr Annalise Crane and Dr Elizabeth Hindmarsh provide us with important information on what language people may use to describe, and sometimes minimise, their experience of family violence when speaking with their GP. They also explore some of the symptoms patients may present with that could suggest they are experiencing abuse or violence.

The National Guide is one of the most widely used clinical guidelines in Australia, supporting primary healthcare providers to understand what works in preventive healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more details or to access the National Guide, visit the RACGP website: http://bit.ly/2pvP9Rj