Addressing Violence Through Patient Care from FutureLearn

1) Three case studies demonstrate how health professionals can: 2) Basic concepts in Medical Peace Work, including: We also offer a course called Global Health, Conflict and Violence which you may be interested in. These courses combined contain material from our previous course Medical Peace Work. Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course has been created for people with some experience in healthcare. It is particularly relevant to clinical healthcare professionals working in medicine, nursing, and allied health.

Topics Covered

Recognise and respond to
in clinical practice.
Provide appropriate healthcare for
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Recognise and help in healing
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Forms of violence: direct, structural, and cultural
Hierarchies of violence: collective, interpersonal, and self-induced
Levels of violence: mega, macro, meso, and micro
Preventing violence
Understanding peace as the negation of violence
Risks and limitations of medical peace work

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Violence prevention for healthcare professionals

According to learners, this course offers practical insights for healthcare professionals on addressing violence in patient care. Students find the content highly relevant to clinical practice, providing a comprehensive understanding of violence forms and their impact. The inclusion of Medical Peace Work concepts is seen as a unique and valuable framework. Learners appreciate the focus on recognizing, responding to, and healing violence, enhancing their ability to provide appropriate patient care. The case studies are particularly highlighted for their utility in real-world application.

Introduces vital concepts for peace in healthcare.

"The introduction to Medical Peace Work was a unique and valuable addition to my professional knowledge."

"Understanding peace as the negation of violence provided a powerful framework for patient advocacy."

"I appreciated learning about the risks and limitations of medical peace work."

Improves skills in supporting violence-affected patients.

"I feel more confident in providing appropriate healthcare for patients affected by violence."

"The course greatly improved my ability to help in healing trauma in patients."

"I now have better ways to engage with patients who have experienced violence, fostering trust and support."

Broadens understanding of violence forms and levels.

"I gained a much deeper understanding of the various forms and hierarchies of violence."

"The exploration of direct, structural, and cultural violence was eye-opening and highly relevant."

"This course helped me see violence from a more nuanced and comprehensive perspective."

Provides practical tools for violence in patient care.

"I found the case studies incredibly helpful for applying concepts directly to my patient interactions."

"The strategies for recognizing and responding to violence are immediately applicable in a clinical setting."

"This course equipped me with concrete approaches to address sensitive situations effectively."

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