FAMSACA Medicolegal Matters
A podcast focussing on report writing and giving evidence in criminal matters in court. Intended for doctors and nurses who see patients who have experienced violence, abuse or neglect.
FAMSACA Medicolegal Matters
Latest Episodes
Enacting an “Empowerment Approach” After Sexual Assault
This month we talk with sexual assault nurse examiner Prudence Boylan. The paper discussed is:Driver M. Enacting an “Empowerment Approach” After Sexual Assault: The Views and Beliefs of Forensic Nurse Examiners and Crisis Support Workers...
Characteristics of alleged sexual assaults involving non-fatal strangulation
This month we talk with FAMSACA’s Education Officer, Tracey Markham. The paper discussed is:Thomas R, Willmot K, Seimon R, Derrick N, Dinh MM, Templeton DJ. Characteristics of alleged sexual assaults involving non-fatal strangulation at ...
Identifying the prevalence of genital injuries
This month we talk with sexual assault nurse examiner Emily McGrath about injuries following digital-vaginal penetration. The papers discussed are:Majeed-Ariss, R., Martin, G. P., & White, C. (2024). Identifying the prevalence of gen...