Continuing Medical Education
Current approaches to the management of adult survivors of sexual offences
Abstract
The adequate management of survivors of sexual offences is vital to ensure that both the healthcare and medicolegal needs of survivors are met. This article provides step-wise guidelines on current approaches to the management of adult survivors of sexual offences, which include the collection of evidence, medical management and treatment.
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M Tiemensma, Clinical Forensic Unit, Victoria Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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Date published: 2016-11-02
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