Key Terms
Public Health in Pharmacy Practice
A Casebook, 2nd Edition Authors: Marie Barnard, Ph.D.; Leigh Ann Bynum, Ph.D.; Wesley Sparkmon, MPH; Hyllore Imeri
CDC Definition
Abuse or aggression by a current or former intimate partner.
Also called
Domestic violence
Includes two categories
1. Abuse — can be physical, emotional, or sexual 2.
Child neglect defined as
Failure to provide for a child's basic physical, medical, emotional, or educational needs; OR failure to appropriately s
Types
Physical, emotional, sexual, financial; also includes neglect and abandonment.
Full definition
Intentional acts OR failure to act by a caregiver or person in a trust relationship that causes or creates serious harm
Phone
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
LA
29-year-old female, well-known to the pharmacist, presents alone.
Chief complaint
New prescription for hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Norco) after tooth extraction.
PMH
Major depressive disorder Current medications: Sertraline 50 mg daily; ibuprofen PRN
Tone
Non-judgmental, patient, compassionate. Do not press if she denies.
Care
Respond with compassion. Believe her.
Refer
Provide hotline number (1-800-799-SAFE). Connect to local shelters, social services, domestic violence agencies.
Do NOT
Tell her what to do. Do NOT pressure her to leave the relationship.