Month: December 2021

The Medical Protocol That Will Save the Lives of Survivors in Our County

The Medical Protocol That Will Save the Lives of Survivors in Our County

September 8th, 2020 Authored by: Carlin Hardy and Catie Haddad, RISE Interns Imagine if you had been severely harmed by the person you loved most. As you process this moment and the possible betrayal, shock, and pain you may be feeling, you are brought to the hospital. The disbelief of the night has begun to… Read more »

The Place of Intimate Partner Violence in Healthcare

The Place of Intimate Partner Violence in Healthcare

July 24th, 2020 Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health issue that has emotional, mental, and physical effects on survivors. Physicians are in a unique trusted position to identify victims of violence based on common symptoms and conditions consistent with IPV. Several barriers to disclosing violence exist, among them survivors not feeling safe and… Read more »