Supporting GPs to tackle domestic violence: five minutes with . . . Alex Sohal

“This programme is called IRIS, which stands for identification and referral to improve safety of women affected by domestic violence and abuse. It helps GPs working at the coalface to engage constructively with patients who are affected.

“Its core elements include a local GP who is appointed as an IRIS clinical lead. They deliver clinically relevant training and spread the message that the management of common conditions, such as depression or unexplained pain, should also include asking about current or past abuse. I don’t think you can be effective …