FSM 17: Sexual Assault, Genitoanal Injury and Female Genital Mutilation
Few areas of forensic medicine demand greater sensitivity, technical skill, and ethical clarity than the examination of sexual assault and genitoanal injury.
In this episode, we explore the structured forensic approach to allegations of sexual violence. The practitioner’s role is not to determine guilt, but to document findings objectively while safeguarding the dignity and autonomy of the individual examined.
We examine:
* The principles of trauma-informed forensic examination.
* Consent and explanation of procedures.
* Timeliness of evidence collection.
* Documentation of genital and anal…
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