Anogenital Examination
Anogenital Examination All skin surfaces of the victim should be examined and the lesions that may occur during the attack should be determined. In cases where genital lesions are absent or ambiguous, lesions detected in the body can be important evidence of sexual assault. Before any examination of the lesions, samples should be taken with […]
Anal Examination
The second step in the examination of sexual assault cases is the anal examination. Anal Examination is required to detect medical evidence of acute or recurrent anal penetration. Anal examinations are typically performed in the knee-elbow position, but also can be done in the lateral or gynecological position. During an anal examination, gluteal cheeks and […]
EVALUATION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE!
Sexual violence is defined as any act of sexual content perpetrated against a person who does not consent or whose consent is not valid; this act may have been completed or remain in the initiative phase. Penile penetration of the vulva, anus, or oral region; oral contact with the penis, vulva, or anus; anal or […]
Forensic Nursing
Forensic Nursing Forensic Nursing is defined as the practice of nursing for the application of forensic health care in the scientific investigation of forensic cases. Forensic nurses are both members of the healthcare team and one of the staff who supports while resolving forensic cases. The working areas of forensic nurses include interpersonal violence, traumas, […]