| The physical after-effects of torture. | |
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PMID: 8591840 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Descriptions and differentiating factors in post-torture lesions are described and discussed, from the point of view of the medical examination of persons alleging physical abuse of human rights. The lesions caused by various methods of torture are described. The material and expertise is drawn from a long experience both in clinical practice and in the examination of refugees and asylum-seekers who claim to have been tortured. |
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Authors:
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D Forrest |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Forensic science international Volume: 76 ISSN: 0379-0738 ISO Abbreviation: Forensic Sci. Int. Publication Date: 1995 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-04-03 Completed Date: 1996-04-03 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7902034 Medline TA: Forensic Sci Int Country: IRELAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 77-84 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, London, UK. |
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Humans Physical Examination* Refugees Torture* Wounds and Injuries / pathology* |
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