Recall the first aid measures specific to survivors of sexual violence.
Explain the significance of informed consent and its role in survivor-centred care.
Apply trauma-informed communication techniques when obtaining history from survivors.
Choose the most appropriate evidence collection methods based on the survivor's history and the circumstances of the assault.
Perform a complete head-to-toe medical examination for survivors of sexual violence, ensuring systematic assessment, proper documentation, and adherence to legal, ethical, and forensic standards.
Formulate provisional and final clinical opinions by synthesising the survivor's history, clinical findings, and forensic evidence collected during the medical examination.
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Dr. Choitali Goswami
MD (Forensic Medicine & Toxicology)
Dr. Choitali Goswami is an assistant professor at the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at JIS School of Medical Science and Research. She has received training on 'Forensic examination of sexual assault cases' from the National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, New Delhi. She brings extensive experience in medicolegal practice, including conducting autopsies, delivering lectures and practical training to undergraduate medical students, performing medico-legal examinations, and serving as an expert witness in court proceedings. Her research contributions in the field are available on her ResearchGate profile.
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Peer reviewer
Dr. Jacinth Karunya
Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
Dr. Jacinth Karunya Midde is a forensic healthcare professional and medicolegal expert with extensive experience in autopsy techniques, death investigation, and academic leadership. Currently serving as an assistant professor at Andhra Medical College, aligning with the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum. His teaching covers forensic pathology, medicolegal aspects of clinical practice, and hands-on autopsy training.
He previously served as Assistant Professor at Bhaskar Medical College, Hyderabad, and as Senior Resident at GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam.
Mitigation: Not applicable
Dr. Jacinth Karunya
Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
Dr. Jacinth Karunya Midde is a forensic healthcare professional and medicolegal expert with extensive experience in autopsy techniques, death investigation, and academic leadership. Currently serving as an assistant professor at Andhra Medical College, aligning with the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum. His teaching covers forensic pathology, medicolegal aspects of clinical practice, and hands-on autopsy training.
He previously served as Assistant Professor at Bhaskar Medical College, Hyderabad, and as Senior Resident at GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam.
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