CASES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - DOCTOR'S ACTIONS AND DOCUMENTING THEM. EXPERIENCE OF UKRAINE

Abstract

At the legislative level in Ukraine, rights, obligations, benefits for citizens are provided for, normative documents have been developed on the prevention and counteraction of violence, protection and observance of human rights. According to Article 3 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person, his life and health, honor and dignity, inviolability and security are recognized as the highest social value in Ukraine, human rights and freedoms and their guarantees determine the content and direction of the state's activities. Ensuring human rights and freedoms is the main duty of the state. The purpose article is an analysis and generalization of recommendations regarding the algorithm of actions of medical workers when documenting cases of domestic violence (physical, sexual, psychological, economic) and providing medical and psychological assistance to victims while respecting the rights of patients and ensuring their safety.