Practical Recommendations for Supporting Medical Students and Faculty in Learning about Family Violence.

Dickstein, Leah J.

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ERIC Number: EJ539488

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Practical Recommendations for Supporting Medical Students and Faculty in Learning about Family Violence.

Dickstein, Leah J.

Academic Medicine, v72 n1 suppl pS105-S109 Jan 1997

Argues that services and systems are needed to support medical students and faculty as they learn about domestic violence, particularly to help individuals deal with their own and others' personal attitudes, feelings, and reactions to patients who have suffered abuse. Complex issues to be considered in preparing medical students and faculty are examined, and practical suggestions offered. (MSE)

Descriptors: College Faculty, Family Violence, Higher Education, Medical Education, Medical Students, Physician Patient Relationship, Physicians, Professional Education, Social Support Groups, Student Needs

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue: "Educating the Nation's Physicians about Family Violence and Abuse"