Summary Writer: Jane McDonnell Script Writer: Rosemary Isaacs Editor: Rosemary Isaacs Interviewee: Rosemary Isaacs James chats to Rosemary Isaacs about recognising and responding to situations of domestic violence in the Emergency Department. Dr Rosemary Isaacs works at Royal Prince Alfred and Liverpool hospitals in the medical and forensic response to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and child abuse. Rosemary is a Fellow of the Faculty of Clinical Forensic Medicine in the RCPA and also a Fellow in General Practice of the RACGP. Rosemary is convinced that this is an area where doctors with specific training can make a big difference to vulnerable people in our community. In addition the anxiety and distress for health staff are much reduced when they have a framework for responding to these issues.