[Medical-legal aspects in sexual assault matters]

Rev Med Liege. 2000 Jul;55(7):708-14.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The examination of a victim of sexual acts represents an important activity in forensic medicine, so quantitatively that by his contribution to truth demonstration. Either ponctual or repeated facts, this investigation, required by judicial authorities, necessitates a big availability towards victims, an anatomical thorough knowledge in particular of various aspects of hymen as well as samples of high quality. This article lays emphasis on basic points for the good accomplishment of this forensic examination.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Belgium
  • Child
  • Child Abuse, Sexual / diagnosis*
  • Child Abuse, Sexual / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Forensic Medicine / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Forensic Medicine / methods*
  • Humans
  • Mandatory Reporting
  • Medical History Taking / methods
  • Medical Records / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Physical Examination / methods*
  • Physician's Role
  • Rape / diagnosis*
  • Rape / legislation & jurisprudence