The Domestic Violence healthcare system

The domestic Violence healthcare system. You are the RN/RM on shift when you receive a patient transferred from ED the handover states that Kerry has been allegedly beaten at home by her male partner who was being spoken to by police at her residence.

ABC was intact, yet she was C/O headaches and superficial lacs to her hands and forearms after he grabbed her by the neck and threw her through a wall. She is pregnant 30/40 G1P0 and has a history of ED presentations for ETOH use, depression, and superficial musculoskeletal injuries. She did not want to report the crime as she had little social support and no safe place to go.

Key issues

• Domestic violence
• No mandatory reporting for an unborn child
• She has the capacity to say no to legal intervention- autonomy and self-determination should be respected.

What are the legal and ethical role and responsibilities of a healthcare system in responding to your chosen life crisis event

Using the Social Justice Framework outline and discuss ways a healthcare system and RN/RM may assist in times of your chosen life crisis event

Delineate and critically analyse the role and responsibilities of your healthcare profession during your chosen life crisis event