Navigating Domestic Abuse in Primary Care
Fri Jan 16 2026
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Domestic abuse affects patients and colleagues, yet it’s often unseen- so in this compassionate, practical episode Fiona and Nik walk you through what primary care can do right now:
How to spot warning signsHow we should use clinical inquiry (not universal screening)How to respond to a disclosure with the LIVES frameworkHow to document safely in the electronic medical recordYou’ll also hear why children and young people are recognised as victims in their own right, and how to notice and support a colleague who may be affected.
Do you know about the 999 “Silent Solution”?
All this is so you can feel more prepared, confident and informed in your next clinic.
Press play: the right conversation at the right moment can change a life.
Useful Links
Domestic abuse
Doctors Association UK offers resources and research on domestic abuse in healthcare, including:
Resources for doctors and health professionals experiencing domestic abuseResources for NHS employers to support staff affected by domestic abuseResearch and guidance on domestic abuse in healthcare professionalsTED Talk: Why domestic violence victims don't leave
Silent Solution
Mr Right and Mr Wrong
GP Trainee Essentials support package information, and the Red Whale Calendar
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Disclaimer: We make every effort to ensure the information in this podcast is accurate and correct at the date of publication, but it is of necessity of a brief and general nature, and this should not replace your own good clinical judgement, or be regarded as a substitute for taking professional advice in appropriate circumstances. In particular, check drug doses, side-effects and interactions with the British National Formulary. Save insofar as any such liability cannot be excluded at law, we do not accept any liability for loss of any type caused by reliance on the information in this podcast.
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Send us a text Domestic abuse affects patients and colleagues, yet it’s often unseen- so in this compassionate, practical episode Fiona and Nik walk you through what primary care can do right now: How to spot warning signsHow we should use clinical inquiry (not universal screening)How to respond to a disclosure with the LIVES frameworkHow to document safely in the electronic medical recordYou’ll also hear why children and young people are recognised as victims in their own right, and how to notice and support a colleague who may be affected. Do you know about the 999 “Silent Solution”? All this is so you can feel more prepared, confident and informed in your next clinic. Press play: the right conversation at the right moment can change a life. Useful Links Domestic abuse Doctors Association UK offers resources and research on domestic abuse in healthcare, including: Resources for doctors and health professionals experiencing domestic abuseResources for NHS employers to support staff affected by domestic abuseResearch and guidance on domestic abuse in healthcare professionalsTED Talk: Why domestic violence victims don't leave Silent Solution Mr Right and Mr Wrong GP Trainee Essentials support package information, and the Red Whale Calendar Send us your feedback podcast@redwhale.co.uk or send a voice message Sign up to receive Pearls here. Pearls are available for 3 months from publish date. After this, you can get access them plus 100s more articles when you buy a one-day online course from Red Whale OR sign up to Red Whale Unlimited. Find out more here. Follow us: X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Disclaimer: We make every effort to ensure the information in this podcast is accurate and correct at the date of publication, but it is of necessity of a brief and general nature, and this should not replace your own good clinical judgement, or be regarded as a substitute for taking professional advice in appropriate circumstances. In particular, check drug doses, side-effects and interactions with the British National Formulary. Save insofar as any such liability cannot be excluded at law, we do not accept any liability for loss of any type caused by reliance on the information in this podcast. ...