Financial abuse is often part of domestic violence. How affected doctors can protect their assets

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By Dr Cyra Mackintosh

Domestic violence against medical professionals is on the rise, and this often includes coercion and financial control. Dual-qualified medic and chartered accountant Dr Cyra Mackintosh provides guidance on where to turn for help.

Domestic violence (DV) doesn’t stop at the hospital door. Doctors, like everyone else, can be victims of physical, sexual, psychological or financial abuse – and indeed, routine exposure to abusive behaviour in the workplace may even make doctors and other medical professionals uniquely vulnerable.