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A guide to writing medical reports on survivors of torture.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8591838     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Based on a number of years' experience by volunteer doctors engaged in the examination and welfare of refugees and asylum-seekers who have claimed that they have suffered torture a scheme of history-taking and physical examination is offered. The role of the medical expert in the investigation of abuse of human rights is discussed, as is the need for the presentation and format of the interpretation to be carefully considered.
Authors:
D Forrest; B Knight; G Hinshelwood; J Anand; V Tonge
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Forensic science international     Volume:  76     ISSN:  0379-0738     ISO Abbreviation:  Forensic Sci. Int.     Publication Date:  1995 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1996-04-03     Completed Date:  1996-04-03     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7902034     Medline TA:  Forensic Sci Int     Country:  IRELAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  69-75     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, London, UK.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Guidelines as Topic
Humans
Medical History Taking / methods*
Physical Examination / methods*,  psychology
Refugees* / psychology
Torture*

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