Current Management of Domestic Violence - Responding to IPV

CME Certificate Fee: $25.00 per credit (hour)

AMA/PRA Cat. 1 Credit
Up to 16.00 credit(s) / hour(s)

Estimated time to complete this activity:
up to 16.00 hours.

Meets Special CME Requirements in: Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas Learn More >>

This course will help you:

	Earn 1 to 16 AMA Category 1 CME credits.
	Improve your skills by managing up to 17 patient cases
	Meet your ethical and legal obligations to screen patients for intimate partner violence (IPV) and appropriately respond to disclosures of abuse
	Assess the safety of IPV victims
	Report and refer IPV victims to appropriate community agencies
	Work with your patients to change their violent situation

Current Management of Domestic Violence - Responding to IPV

AMA/PRA Cat. 1 Credit: Up to 16.00 credit(s) / hour(s)

Current Approval Period: April 8, 2010 - April 7, 2012

VLH Release Date: October 5, 2004

Most Recent Edit by Author: April 8, 2010

Financial Support Received: Development supported by grant R44 MH62233 from the US National Institute of Mental Health.

Accreditation

Sponsorship Statement

Sponsored by The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center

ACCME/AMA PRA Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center and Medical Directions, Inc. The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course was initially released on 10-05-04. The term of approval for this course is two years from the date of last review, 04-08-10.

The comments and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors of this program and are in no way to be considered comments or opinions of The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center.

Approval for Category 1 credit by The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center should not be construed as endorsement of any product.

Any author disclosures regarding commercial relationships are listed in the author's biography.

Faculty/Staff

Activity Director	Robert Amend, M.Ed. Director of Education Programs Medical Directions, Inc. Mr. Amend states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.
COM Planning Member	John M. Harris, Jr., M.D. Assistant Clinical Professor Department of Medicine University of Arizona College of Medicine Dr. Harris states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.
OCME Planning Member	Kay O'Neill Program Coordinator Sr. Ms. O'Neill states that she does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.
CME Committee Members	Gail Barker PhD, MBA Dr. Barker states that she does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. Steven J. Barker MD, PhD Dr. Barker states that he receives grant/research support from Masimo. Sammy Campbell, MD Dr. Campbell states that he receives grant research funding from Novartis, is a consultant for Schering-Plough, and is on the speakers' bureau for Boehringer-Ingelheim, Pfizer, Schering-Plough, and Sepracor. Rifat Latifi, MD, FACS Dr. Latifi states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. Myra L. Muramoto, MD, MPH Dr. Muramoto states that she receives grant/research support from Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi-Aventis. Tom Reichenbacher, MD Dr. Reichenbacher states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. Todd Vanderah, PhD Dr. Vanderah states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. Amy Waer, MD Dr. Waer states that she does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. Frank Walter, MD, FACEP, FACMT, FAACT Dr. Walter states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.

Current Management of Domestic Violence - Responding to IPV

About the Editors, Contributors, and Program Developers

Editors

Zita Surprenant, MD, MPH
John Harris Jr., MD, MBA, FACP
Ellen Taliaferro, MD, FACEP

Contributors

Elaine Alpert, MD
Sarah Buel, JD
M. Denise Dowd, MD, MPH
Ronnie Fass, MD
Paul Fenster, MD, FACC
Christine Fiore, PhD
Jennifer Gunter MD, FRCSC, FACOG
Laurie Jacobs, MD
Randa Kutob, MD
Connie Mitchell, MD
Amy Middleman, MD, MPH, MSEd
Penny Randall, MD, MBA
Zita Surprenant, MD, MPH
Ellen Taliaferro, MD, FACEP
Irene Walsh, MD

Program Developers

Robert Amend, M.Ed.
John Harris Jr., MD, MBA, FACP
Cheryl Novalis-Marine, MS, MBA
William (Tulley) Straub

Current Management of Domestic Violence - Responding to IPV

Ratings (1274 responses)


How would you rate this program overall? Average Rating: 4.50/5.00

How well were the learning objectives of this program met? Average Rating: 4.59/5.00

How relevant was the information in this program to your clinical practice? Average Rating: 4.24/5.00

Likelihood you will make a change in practice behavior based on your participation in this activity. Average Rating: 4.00/5.00

User Comments


by Ossama Osman \| Jan 13, 2010 Excellent practical scenarios and very useful in everyday practice.

by Gary Buffington \| Jan 4, 2010 I am very impressed.

by po-long lew \| Sep 8, 2009 abuse in any situation is disturbing. getting the right help at the right time is very important. a pt. must be ready to accept the challenges which they will be faced with.

by Victoria horstman \| Jul 9, 2009 I would like to have link or something to facilitate information to my staff.

by Melissa Campbell \| May 18, 2009 I'd like to view reporting requirements for all states that I'm licensed in.

by Hidden \| Apr 3, 2009 A very relevant discussion and well presented. Such a scene could take place in any MD's office practice. Good guidelines to follow.

Current Management of Domestic Violence - Responding to IPV

This course meets general AMA Category 1 CME requirements in states that have a CME requirement.

Based on information from state licensing authorities, this program meets special CME requirements in these states:

	Connecticut Domestic Violence
	Florida Domestic Violence Completing any 2 credits of this course will meet ALL ASPECTS of Florida's Domestic Violence CME requirement. (Really, really)
	Massachusetts Risk Management
	Pennsylvania Risk Management / Patient Safety
	Rhode Island Ethics
	Texas Ethics / Professional Responsibility

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Current Management of Domestic Violence - Responding to IPV

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