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ACPO
Guidance relating to the use of Taser - Guidelines and Advice
Publication Date : 3rd February 2003 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Guidance prepared by the Association of Chief Police Officers
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Scene of Suspicious Death Pro-Forma
Publication Date : 1st May 2006 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Proforma for the FME at the Scene of a Suspicious Death/Death in Custody.
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Pro forma for post-pubertal female and male forensic sexual assault examination
Publication Date : 1st December 2005 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Pro-forma provided to assist forensic physicians in the assessment of an adult complainant of sexual assault.
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Practical Induction Training for Physicians in Clinical Forensic Medicine - Training Packages
Publication Date : 1st November 2005 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Document produced on behalf of the Education and Research Committee, giving advice on a core syllabus for trainee forensic physicians, the recording of learning experiences and methods of assessment.
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Clinical Forensic Medicine Trainer Profile - Training Packages
Publication Date : 1st October 2002 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Details recommended qualifications and experience required in a trainer and includes application form.
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Dipstick Warning - Guidelines and Advice
Publication Date : 1st March 2004 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
There have been a number of recent submissions to the FSS London Toxicology Laboratory where `dip-sticks' have been used to screen urine samples from victims of alleged drug-facilitated sexual assault ('date rape').
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Role of the FME in the Care of Home Office Prisoners in Police Detention - Guidelines and Advice
Publication Date : 1st February 2003 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Guidance prepared by Dr Jo Howitt on behalf of the Education and Research Committee of the Association of Police Surgeons.
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Revised Interim Guidelines on Confidentiality for Police Surgeons in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Publication Date : 2nd February 1998 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Document outlining the legal position of Police Surgeons with regard to confidentiality.
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Body Diagrams - Guidelines and Advice
Publication Date : 2nd January 2004 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Diagrams produced by Dr Janet Young on behalf of the Education and Research Committee of the Association of Forensic Physicians.
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The Safety and Security of the Administration of Medication in Police Custody - Guidelines and Advice
Publication Date : 1st June 2004 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Guidelines for Forensic Physicians and Custodians.
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Crowd Control Agents: Clinical Effects and Management - Guidelines and Advice
Publication Date : 1st May 2006 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Fact sheet containing information on the toxicity and clinical effects of CS spray and guidance for treatment of incidents of exposure.
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A Day In The Life Of A Forensic Physician - Edu. & Training
Publication Date : 4th December 2006 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
A Day in the Life of a Forensic Physician......
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Advice on Accreditation of Training Courses by the AFP - Edu. & Training
Publication Date : 1st May 2005
Criteria for authorising courses in clinical forensic medicine.
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Substance Misuse Detainees in Police Custody. Guidelines for Clinical Management (Third Edition)
Publication Date : 1st May 2006 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
A joint publication from The Association of Forensic Physicians and The Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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BAFO, FFLM
Management of injuries caused by teeth - Guidelines and Advice
Publication Date : 15th October 2008 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
In conjunction with the British Association of Forensic Odontologists, the Academic Committee has produced guidelines on photography and treatment of injuries caused by teeth.
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Sexual Assault: Key Issues
Publication Date : 10th July 2007
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
2007 / 100, 321-324
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Recommendations for healthcare professionals asked to perform intimate body searches
Publication Date : 11th August 2010
Guidance for doctors from the British Medical Association and the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine.
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Taking blood specimens from incapacitated drivers
Publication Date : 11th August 2010
Guidance for doctors from the British Medical Association and the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine.
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Guidelines and Advice: Doctors asked to perform intimate body searches
Publication Date : 27th November 2007 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Guidance from the British Medical Association and the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine
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Healthcare of detainees in police stations
Publication Date : 5th March 2009
Guidance from the BMA Medical Ethics Department and FFLM.
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Caring for rape and sexual assault victims
Publication Date : 17th March 2007
A description of caring for rape and sexual assault victims.
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ECLM
Syllabus of Postgraduate Specialisation in Legal Medicine - Edu. & Training
Publication Date : 1st September 1999
© European Council of Legal Medicine
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Faculty/BMA
Taking Blood Specimens from Incapacitated Drivers
Publication Date : 5th March 2007 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Guidance for doctors from the British Medical Association and the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine
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Consent Form for Photographs Pro-Forma
Publication Date : 11th July 2008 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Pro-forma consent form to take photographs during an examination.
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Section 4 RTA pro forma (England, NI and Wales)
Publication Date : 8th November 2007 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
The form is provided to assist Forensic Physicians in determining whether a person has a condition, which may be due to drink or drugs and not necessarily due to impairment. Not applicable in Scotland.
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Sample Examination Consent Form Pro-Forma
Publication Date : 11th July 2008 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Sample consent form for medical examination, including the taking of samples.
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Examination of Adult Complainant of Domestic Violence - Proforma
Publication Date : 11th July 2007 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Pro-forma provided to assist forensic physicians in the assessment of an adult complainant of domestic violence.
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Fitness for Detention and Interview Pro forma
Publication Date : 8th November 2007 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
The form is provided to assist Forensic Physicians in determining whether a person is fit to detain and interview.
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Mental Health Act Assessment
Publication Date : 8th November 2007 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
The form is provided to assist Forensic Physicians in carrying in assessments under the Mental Health Act.
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Custody Officer Training Outline
Publication Date : 5th December 2007 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
This package is designed for use by doctors asked to have an input into a custody officer training course. It is estimated that the content can be delivered over a two hour session allowing time for discussion.
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What Happens Now? (Fact Sheet)
Publication Date : 10th June 2010 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
An after care leaflet available in sexual offences kits that provides information on emergency contraception, sexual health, advice and support services.
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Acute behavioural disturbance: guidelines on management in police custody
Publication Date : 11th July 2008 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
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Recommendations for the Collection of Forensic Specimens from Complainants and Suspects
Publication Date : 31st August 2010
Latest update - July 2010
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Operational procedures and equipment for medical rooms in police stations and victim examination suites
Publication Date : 30th October 2007 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Document detailing operational guidelines for the doctor's room at the police station and victim examination suite, lists the essential supplies and gives a suggested formulary.
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Head Injury Advice Leaflet for custody officers, gaolers & detention officers
Publication Date : 15th November 2007 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Updated on behalf of the Academic Committee of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine by Dr Jason Payne-James and Dr Jonathan Wyatt, November 2007
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The Role of the Independent Forensic Physician - generic leaflet
Publication Date : 11th July 2007 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Promotional leaflet detailing the work of the forensic physician.
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The Role of a Medico Legal Adviser
Publication Date : 1st March 2007 | Filed under : Medico-Legal Advisers
A document describing the role of a Medico Legal Adviser....
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Advice on obtaining qualifications in clinical forensic medicine - Factsheet
Publication Date : 11th July 2007 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Click the link below to download this fact sheet.
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Home Office prisoners: recommendations for forensic physicians - Recommendations
Publication Date : 11th July 2007 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
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Guide to practical induction training in clinical forensic medicine
Publication Date : 15th August 2007
The purpose of this Guide is to:
Advise on a core syllabus for Trainee FPs
Advise on a method for recording learning experiences
Advise on methods of assessment that may be used to demonstrate that learning has
been achieved and is ongoing.
FFLM
Medical care of persons detained under the Terrorism Act 2000
Publication Date : 3rd September 2007
Click the link below to download this recommendation document.
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A Guide To Practical Induction Training For Sexual Offences Examiners
Publication Date : 7th January 2008
The purpose of this Guide is to:
Advise on a core syllabus for the Trainee SOE;
Advise on a method for recording learning experiences;
Advice on methods of assessment that may be used to demonstrate that learning has been
achieved and is ongoing.
FFLM
Forensic physicians as witnesses in criminal proceedings
Publication Date : 19th May 2009 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
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Recommended Equipment for Obtaining Forensic Samples from Complainants and Suspects
Publication Date : 15th January 2009 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
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Recommendations on Labelling Forensic Samples
Publication Date : 1st October 2009 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
This document is copyrighted, but may be downloaded and printed for training and educational purposes.
*updated 1/10/09*
FFLM
Telephone Advice Pro forma
Publication Date : 13th November 2009 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
Updated November 2009
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Forensic Medical Examination Forms (Proforma)
Publication Date : 21st July 2009 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
These forms are available to members only - please log in for access.
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Intimate Searches in Police Custody
Publication Date : 26th August 2010
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Guidelines on Paediatric Forensic Examinations in Relation to Possible Child Sexual Abuse
Publication Date : 6th January 2009 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners
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FSS Briefing: Robbery and Theft following Doping with Diazepam
Publication Date : 3rd September 2010
Click below to download this briefing from the FSS.
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PLO/DOT
Requiring Blood or Urine
Publication Date : 26th April 2007
In drink or drug driving cases, a blood or urine specimen may be required. This document is an explanatory note.
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RCPCH, RCP, FFLM
The Physical Signs Of Child Sexual Abuse
Publication Date : 3rd April 2008
An Evidence-based Review and Guidance for Best Practice
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Standards on the use of Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007)
Publication Date : 15th January 2009
Version for England, September 2008
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