Medical certification in respect of alleged torture victims.
J Indian Med Assoc
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2000 Jun; 98(6): 314-7
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-97500
ABSTRACT
Torture is a global problem and affects a large number of people worldwide. The opinion of doctors in certifying various types of physical, and psychological injuries being caused accidentally or resulting from attempted suicide or by torture is very significant. A number of times, discrepancies between complaints and physical findings are noted. Meticulous examination is desirable in order to prove guilt or innocence.
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Main subject:
Physical Examination
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Physician's Role
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Torture
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Wounds and Injuries
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Injury Severity Score
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Certification
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Crime Victims
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Med Assoc
Year:
2000
Type:
Article
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