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.

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FAMSACA Medicolegal Matters

Strangulation

September 30, 2024 • FAMSACA • Season 2 • Episode 2

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In this episode, FAMSACA has had the good fortune to interview one of Australia’s absolute experts on presenting evidence about non-fatal strangulation in court, Dr Anousha Victoire.

Host: Kathy Kramer
Guest: Dr Anousha Victoire

Her excellent paper will also be helpful: Victoire A, De Boos J, Lynch J. ‘I thought I was about to die’: Management of non-fatal strangulation in general practice. AJGP. 51(11) Nov 2022.

Other useful references:

De Boos J. Review article: Non-fatal strangulation: Hidden injuries, hidden risks. Emerg Med Australas. 2019;31(3):302-308.
Glass N, Laughon K, Campbell J, Block CR, Hanson G, Sharps PW, Taliaferro E. Non-fatal strangulation is an important risk factor for homicide of women. J Emerg Med. 2008 Oct;35(3):329-35.
Malek, Adel M et al. A strangled wife. The Lancet, Volume 353, Issue 9161, 1324
Rossen R, Kabat H, Anderson JP. Acute arrest of cerebral circulation in man. Arch Neurol Psychiatry. 1943;50(5):510-528.
White C, Martin G, Schofield AM, Majeed-Ariss R. 'I thought he was going to kill me': Analysis of 204 case files of adults reporting non-fatal strangulation as part of a sexual assault over a 3 year period. J Forensic Leg Med. Apr 2021;79:102-128.
Zilkens, Renate & Phillips, Maureen & Kelly, Maire & Mukhtar, S. & Semmens, James & Smith, Debbie. (2016). Non-fatal strangulation in sexual assault: A study of clinical and assault characteristics highlighting the role of intimate partner violence. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine. 43. 10.1016/j.jflm.2016.06.005.