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Protocol for evaluating women with female genital mutilation seeking asylum
Jaclyn M Muñoz1, Jasjit Beausang2, Emily Finley2
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Ravdin 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA. jmm549@cornell.edu.
Abstract:
Rapid immigration from countries that practice female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) has introduced new populations requiring culturally sensitive health care. Clinicians play an important role in providing documentation and expert testimony for women seeking asylum on the basis on FGM/C. The intent of this paper is to provide instruction to providers aiming to evaluate an individual seeking asylum based on FGM/C. This document provides guidance about the three primary parts of evaluation: the interview, exam, and report. Other goals of investigation include preventing and ending suffering, compensation, and psychological or physical rehabilitation.

