GPs miss chances to save the life of victims of domestic abuse More than 400 people were murdered by partners or ex-partners in three years in England and Wales. Report says doctors fail to spot those at risk
GPs are missing vital opportunities to intervene and potentially save the lives of people experiencing domestic abuse, a leading charity has warned.
Two women are murdered every week in England and Wales by a current or former partner. The latest crime statistics show that 332 women and 78 men were killed by their partners or ex-partners between March 2012 and March 2015. An analysis of 24 domestic homicide reviews (DHRs) from murders committed over the same period show that in more than half of the cases examined, doctors missed vital opportunities to identify risks and seek help for the victim.
In one case the offender rang the surgery requesting a home visit for an injection to 'put [the victim] to sleep' Continue reading... The Guardian
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