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The article, “Domestic Violence in the United States: Screening, Detection and Intervention” was authored by Linda Edwards, MD, Brittany Lyons, DO, and Francys Calle Martin, Esq., LHRM, and has been approved for 2 AMA PRA Category 1 credits.^TM

Faculty/Credentials:
Linda Edwards, MD is the Senior Associate Dean for Educational Affairs and Associate Professor for the Department of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL. Francys Calle Martin, Esq., LHRM is the Senior Loss Prevention Attorney and Vice President of Florida Academic Healthcare Patient Safety Organization. Brittany Lyons, DO is with Trident Medical Center in Charleston, SC.

Objectives:

1. Competence: At the end of the course, learners will be able to understand the epidemiology of domestic violence and its impact on healthcare.

2. Performance: At the end of the course, learners will be able to screen for potential victims and potential perpetrators of domestic violence.

3. Patient Outcomes: At the end of the course, learners will be able to provide patients with resources in the local community, such as domestic violence centers and other advocacy groups that provide legal aid, shelter, victim counseling, or child protection services. They will also know their legal obligations regarding victims of domestic violence.

Date of Release: January 17, 2024

Date Credit Expires: January 16, 2027

CME Credit Eligibility:
A minimum passing grade of 70% must be achieved. Only one re-take opportunity will be granted. 

Faculty Disclosure:
Linda Edwards, MD, Brittany Lyons, DO, and Francys Calle Martin, Esq., LHRM report no significant relations to disclose, financial or otherwise with any commercial supporter or product manufacturer associated with this activity.

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