A 40-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department after being found unconscious at home. Police suspect domestic violence by her partner. She...

Question

A 40-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department after being found unconscious at home. Police suspect domestic violence by her partner. She regains consciousness and denies any assault, asking to go home with her partner. You are concerned about her safety. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Document your concerns and make an adult safeguarding referral with her knowledge if possible

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Respect her wishes and discharge her without further discussion

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Inform her partner of your suspicions

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Do nothing as she denies abuse

Answer

Immediately call the media

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Adult safeguarding and domestic abuse