Family & Domestic Violence – Clinical Pathway

Here is some information relevant to the management of patient’s impacted by family & domestic violence.

SCGH ED Family & Domestic Violence (FDV) Clinical Pathway:

SCGOPCG Emergency Department Family & Domestic Violence Record (M668)

The hard copy of this document can be found in two locations within Charlie’s ED:

• under the BAT phone on the main flight deck
• in the upstairs observation ward opposite beds OBS 7 & 8

Discharge Resources:

Non-Fatal Strangulation – SARC NMHS 2020 Patient Information Handout

Centre for Women’s Safety & Wellbeing

Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander – FDV Resources in Various Languages

13YARN (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line): Domestic and Family Violence fact sheet

Additional Resources:

• SCGH ED guidelines on management of: Sexual assault – 07/2024

Date implemented – 07/2024
Review date – 07/2028
Author – Eve Foreman