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[Examining victims of interpersonal violence]
Patrick J Laberke1, Rosa Maria Martinez1, Sabrina Mauf1
1Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universität Zürich.
Praxis
|January 15, 2015
Summary
Interpersonal violence is common and has severe consequences. This article outlines essential principles and procedures for the medic-legal physical examination of violent crime victims.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Medicine
- Public Health
- Traumatology
Context:
- Interpersonal violence is a prevalent global issue.
- Victims suffer extensive physical and socio-economic harm.
- Medic-legal expertise relies heavily on physical examination of victims.
Purpose:
- To detail the fundamental principles of examining interpersonal violence victims.
- To outline standard medic-legal procedures for physical examinations.
- To provide guidance for forensic practitioners in evaluating violent crime cases.
Summary:
- This article focuses on the medic-legal examination of interpersonal violence victims.
- It covers essential principles and standard procedures for physical assessments.
- The examination is crucial for medic-legal expertise and victim evaluation.
Impact:
- Enhances the accuracy and consistency of medic-legal evaluations.
- Supports justice for victims by providing thorough documentation.
- Contributes to understanding the forensic aspects of interpersonal violence.