A 30-year-old woman attends the GP for a routine antenatal appointment at 16 weeks. During the consultation, she discloses that her partner has been p...

Question

A 30-year-old woman attends the GP for a routine antenatal appointment at 16 weeks. During the consultation, she discloses that her partner has been physically violent towards her. She asks the GP not to tell anyone. Which is the single most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Document the disclosure carefully, offer support and information about local domestic abuse services, and discuss safety planning

Answer

Respect her confidentiality absolutely and take no further action as she is an adult

Answer

Immediately contact the police without the patient's consent

Answer

Contact her partner to discuss the situation

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Refer to social services only if there are children in the household

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Domestic Abuse in Pregnancy

A 30-year-old woman attends the GP for a routine antenatal appointment at 16 weeks. During the consultation, she discloses that her partner has been physically violent towards her. She asks the GP not to tell anyone. Which is the single most appropriate action?