Doctorate
Doctorate Title: The paramedic response to intimate partner violence.
Doctorate Description: Family violence is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Paramedics are believed to frequently encounter patients experiencing such violence, abuse or neglect. The response of paramedics can impact on early recognition and referral to care and support. This thesis explorers the role of paramedics and ambulance services, examines the educational and training needs of paramedics, and presents a new guideline for paramedics to respond to intimate partner violence.
Details:
Type: PhD
University: Monash University
Primary Supervisor: Professor Brett Williams
Category: Other
Funding: None
Start Date: 2015
End Date: 2018
Status: Complete
Thesis
ThesisResearch Interests
Family violence, intimate partner violence, Paramedic well-being, education
