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Recent research reveals alarmingly low inclusion of intimate partner violence (IPV) content in the curriculum for Canadian medical, health, and mental health professionals. Despite the prevalence of IPV and its severe impacts on survivors, our healthcare providers are not receiving adequate training to recognize and respond to this issue, posing risks for survivors seeking help. We need to do better. Our healthcare professionals deserve comprehensive education on IPV to provide trauma-informed care and support to survivors. Addressing this gap in their training should be a priority. https://ow.ly/taoa50StLnN

May is Mental Health Awareness month, over 49% of physicians say they struggle with burnout, and 20% report feeling depressed. The Center for a Healthy Maryland’s, Maryland Physician Health Program (MPHP), assist physicians’ and other healthcare providers in a confidential, private setting to address issues that may potentially impact their ability to practice medicine. Support our MPHP program to recognize Mental Health awareness month! Follow the link below to contribute to our Physician Health Program. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #healthcare #physician https://lnkd.in/eQPvUUXj 

🗓 Mark your calendars for 13th August, 12:30pm - 2:00 pm! Samaritans are hosting a free webinar for practitioners called: 'The Internet, Suicide and Self-Harm.' Would you like to: - increase your confidence in supporting someone who might be using the internet in ways related to their self-harm or suicidal feelings? - learn how to effectively discuss the impact of online activities on a person's wellbeing? Whether you're working in the NHS, voluntary sector, or any field where you support people vulnerable to self-harm & suicide, this webinar will give you valuable insights to help you have safe, effective, conversations about online use with those you support. Find out more and register: https://zurl.co/Wy7t

Explore this article in the International Journal of Paramedicine on the mental health of EMS clinicians. Discover important insights and strategies to support the well-being of those on the front lines of emergency medical services. Stay informed and contribute to a healthier EMS community. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dWYSj--v

Mental capacity for discharge from hospital A recent Ombudsman ruling looked at the discharge of a woman from hospital to a care home rather than to her own home with her husband (in line with her previous wishes). The NHS Trust failed to assess her mental capacity to return home or go to a care home. The Ombudsman noted: ‘There is clear and consistent evidence that Mrs X had delirium from 27 February to the day she left hospital, 2 March. This does not automatically mean that she could not make her own decisions. However, together with the fact that her plan of care was for somebody with impaired cognition, it means the Trust should have explicitly considered either: assessing her ability to decide on her discharge destination; or the possibility of delaying that decision until she no longer had delirium and was no longer on an impaired cognition plan of care.’ Download the report from: https://lnkd.in/e7jEEhN2 Edge training runs a specialist course on the Mental Capacity Act in relation to Discharge from hospital. Details from: https://lnkd.in/exrrVgxp

In pressured systems aiming to free up beds quickly, it’s increasingly common to overlook crucial legal duties regarding self-determination, the right to family life, and the right to choose—all in the name of expediency. No matter your role in the system, whether you’re a senior leader or front-line staff, the bravest thing you can do sometimes is to slow down and ensure decisions are made correctly. This is easier said than done in a work environment under constant pressure to create bed capacity. #HospitalDischarge #MentalCapacityAct