title: Provision of clinical forensic medical services in Australia: a qualitative survey 2011/12.
abstract: The provision of clinical forensic medicine services is dependent on jurisdiction and relevant legal instruments. A needs analysis was performed to understand the current service provision within NSW and compare and contrast the service with other jurisdictions in Australia. The aim of this study was therefore to identify the roles, functions and clinical forensic medical services currently provided in the different Australian jurisdictions.
authors.affiliation: Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Australia. Electronic address: margaretmarystark@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Margaret M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Stark
authors.affiliation: Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Charterhouse Square, London EC1, UK.
authors.forename: J Jason
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Payne-James
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005260:Female; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D053604:Forensic Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination; D016495:Police; D011329:Prisoners; D012742:Sex Offenses / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012955:Societies, Medical; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D000078329:Workforce
keywords: Clinical forensic medicine; Forensic medical examiner; Forensic medical officer; Forensic physician; Sexual offence medicine; Traffic medicine