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This comprehensive course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to conduct trauma-informed, legally compliant initial examinations of survivors of sexual assault. It covers medical stabilisation, consent, sensitive history-taking, systematic evidence collection using SAFE protocols, documentation, and formulation of provisional and final clinical opinions as per Indian medico-legal guidelines.
| Duration : 01:00:00 hours |
| Content provider : Accrecent |
| Date launched at CMEPEDIA : November 13, 2025 |
| Expiry date of course : Awaiting accreditation |
| Module size : 5.91MB |
| Price : ₹0.00 |
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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.
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.
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.
Mitigation: Not applicable
Sneha saraswath
Helped me understand the difference between provisional and final opinions.
Ritika Sharma
Clear, step-by-step explanation of the medico-legal process. Very useful for new residents.
Mariam Qureshi
Good use of cases and examples;
Ayesha Ali
Simple language, practical sequence of examination, and trauma-informed tips were excellent.
Uzma Sheikh
Helpful refresher for duty doctors. A few video demonstrations would be great.
Pooja Banerjee
Kept the focus on survivor dignity—appreciated that.
Sneha Reddy
Content excellent
Ishita Banerjee
Will reccomend to my peers
Lydia Varghese
Very thourough
Meera Iyer
Concise and exam-friendly. The case scenarios were practical.
Meera Rao
Good overview, though visuals could be improved.
Aditi Reddy
Explains each step of the exam without ambiguity.
Ananya Patel
Straightforward and relevant to routine medico-legal work.
Sneha Patel
Helped me understand how to communicate sensitively.
Nisha Samrat
History-taking section was very practical; checklists were extremely helpful.
Noor Qureshi
The SAFE protocol explanation was very clear. Works well for ward rounds.
Aditi Rao
Great course for nurses and doctors alike.
Ishita Patel
Useful for new residents; more visual aids would improve it.
Priya Sharma
Helped me understand how to communicate sensitively.
Lydia Vargese
A shorter version for emergency settings would be helpful.
Ayesha Khan
Useful and important information
Ritika Patel
The consent section clarified many doubts I had as a new resident.
Ishita Surendra
Explains survivor-centred care beautifully.
Kavya Tripathi
Quick to complete but very comprehensive.
Ishita Poojari
Useful for medico-legal documentation and court-related work.
Ritika Rao
The separation of emergency stabilisation vs medico-legal steps was very clear.
Nisha Tripathi
The examples for minors were especially helpful.
Ananya Gupta
It covered even the male survivors liked it was not gender biased.
Nisha Nair
Professional layout, good flow, and practical examples.
Zainab Khan
Very good course
Kavya Reddy
Informative course
Ritika Nair
Learned proper sequencing of examination and documentation.
Meera Banerjee
The patient communication examples were very realistic.
Meera Patel
Covers sensitive topics respectfully and accurately.
Sneha Chatterjee
Would have loved more diagrams, but great content.
Hina Qureshi
Simplifies a complex, sensitive process well.
Priya Gupta
The section on minors and consent was excellent.
Meera Gupta
Explained medico-legal responsibilities without overwhelming us.
Sneha Kumari
Balanced theory + practice. Liked the sample wording for documentation.
Nisha Sharma
Learned a lot about consent nuances, especially with minors.
Nisha Sharmaa
Much needed for Indian clinicians.
Sandeep Patel
Stabilisation and documentation parts were very well explained.
Suresh Ramu
Covered examination steps in a simple, organised way.
Arjun Patel
Appreciated the emphasis on dignity and privacy.
Suresh Sharma
Easy to complete and practical for casualty work.
Amit Patel
Explained the medico-legal sequence clearly; useful for interns.
Sandeep Iyer
Thorough and evidence-based, with good flow.
Amit Nair
A must-learn for all clinicians involved in medico-legal care.
Yusuf Qureshi
Simple language and clear examples.
Vijay Sharma
Covers everything from stabilisation to evidence handover—excellent flow.
Suresh Chatterjee
Covers sensitive topics respectfully and accurately.
Aamir Ahmad
The stepwise approach really helps during busy shifts.
Joseph Thomas
Professional layout, good flow, and practical examples.
Vijay Tripathi
Insightful, concise, and directly relevant to clinical decisions.
Joseph Fernandes
Perfect for junior clinicians starting out.
Ali Mirza
The patient communication examples were very realistic.
Rohit Iyer
Much needed in India; well supported with guidelines.
Arjun Rao
A bit long in some parts, but excellent content.
Vijay Patel
Made the medico-legal concepts easy to understand.
Imran Qureshi
The sample documentation templates were very helpful.
Faisal Khan
Explains team roles in evidence collection well.
Vijay Shankar
Clear guidance on BNS documentation requirements.
Kunal Tripathi
Liked how it covered head-to-toe exam without overwhelming.
Vijay Shetty
Structured and short, useful recap.
Mathew DSouza
Struck a good balance between legal, clinical, and emotional aspects.
Rahul Iyer
Simple language and clear examples.
Arjun Tripathi
More case-based questions would make it even better.
Ali Ali
The SAFE protocol was explained step-by-step.
Suresh Reddy
Covers what we actually see in Indian hospitals.
