Interpersonal Violence: The Impact on Women's Health

Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 1:15 PM - 4:30 PM, NMH Feinberg Conference Center


A symposium to learn about the various types and impact of interpersonal violence on women's health and how to provide trauma informed care to improve health outcomes.

1. Recognize the impact that the various forms of interpersonal violence has on your patients' health and health outcomes.
2. Demonstrate trauma informed care when communicating with and treating all patients, regardless of past history, to avoid secondary trauma.
3. Identify patients who are survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual abuse or assault and human trafficking in order to assist with intervention.
4. Utilize a Victim-centered approach that allows for patient empowerment when providing support and resources to survivors of interpersonal violence.

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (3.00 hours)