Domestic violence is considered a major health risk for women, as cancer or road accidents. The road to a doctor is a major step in many ways for victims of domestic violence.
In addition to specific medical assistance and the initiation of appropriate therapies, the expert diagnosis and proper documentation of physical impairments and injuries and the psychological consequences of domestic violence are important steps in the struggle of the victims against the violence of their relationship partners. This is particularly true when it comes to the detection of facts which are usable in court.
Numerous doctors in the district of Kleve, psychotherapists and members of other medical professions are represented at the Round Table or are constantly informed about the subject of domestic violence. They have special diagnostic methods and are networked with employees of consulting and supporting institutions.
The first point of contact for those affected is the family doctor or the
Emergency room of the Hospital:
St.Antonius-Hospital KleveAlbersallee 5-6 | 47533 Kleve
General Phonenumber 02821.490-0 | Fax 02821.490-1087
E-Mail info@kkle.de
St.Antonius-Hospital Kinderheilkunde
Albersallee 5-6 | 47533 Kleve
Contact person: Chief of medicine Dr. Jochen Rübo
Telephone 02821.490-1451 | Fax 02821.490-1089
Offers of help:
Diagnosis and therapy at child abuse, neglecting etc.
In emergency: Phone number reception area 02821.490-0
Ministerium für Heimat, Kommunales, Bau und Gleichstellung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen