title: [Examining victims of interpersonal violence].
abstract: Interpersonal violence represents a widespread phenomenon with a high prevalence. Consequences of these acts of violence are serious and extensive to the victims and from a socio-economic point of view. Physical examination of the victims is a key aspect in the medic-legal expertise. This article describes the basic principles and the standard procedures in conjunction with the examination of violent crime victims.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universität Zürich.
authors.forename: Patrick J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Laberke
authors.affiliation: Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universität Zürich.
authors.forename: Rosa Maria
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Martinez
authors.affiliation: Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universität Zürich.
authors.forename: Sabrina
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mauf
authors.affiliation: Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universität Zürich.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bartsch
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D012742:Sex Offenses / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control; D013048:Specimen Handling; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013557:Switzerland; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Dokumentation; Gewalt; Rechtsmedizin; Spurensicherung; Untersuchung; asservation of traces; documentation; examen médical; examination; forensic medicine; médicine légale; relève d'empreintes; violence