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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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AFP

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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AFP

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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AFP

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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AFP

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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AFP

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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AFP

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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AFP

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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AFP

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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AFP

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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AFP

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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AFP

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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AFP

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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AFP/RCPsychiatrists

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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Beata Cybulska

Sexual Assault: Key Issues

Publication Date : 10th July 2007

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine

2007 / 100, 321-324

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BMA & FFLM

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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BMA & FFLM

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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BMA, FFLM

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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BMA, FFLM

Healthcare of detainees in police stations

Publication Date : 5th March 2009

Guidance from the BMA Medical Ethics Department and FFLM.

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BMJ Careers Focus

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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FFLM

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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FFLM

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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FFLM

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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FFLM

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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FFLM

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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FFLM

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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FFLM

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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FFLM

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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FFLM

Acute behavioural disturbance: guidelines on management in police custody

Publication Date : 11th July 2008 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners

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FFLM

Recommendations for the Collection of Forensic Specimens from Complainants and Suspects

Publication Date : 31st August 2010

Latest update - July 2010

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FFLM

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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FFLM

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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FFLM

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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FFLM

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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FFLM

Advice on obtaining qualifications in clinical forensic medicine - Factsheet

Publication Date : 11th July 2007 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners

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FFLM

Home Office prisoners: recommendations for forensic physicians - Recommendations

Publication Date : 11th July 2007 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners

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FFLM

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.

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FFLM

Medical care of persons detained under the Terrorism Act 2000

Publication Date : 3rd September 2007

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FFLM

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.

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FFLM

Forensic physicians as witnesses in criminal proceedings

Publication Date : 19th May 2009 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners

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FFLM

Recommended Equipment for Obtaining Forensic Samples from Complainants and Suspects

Publication Date : 15th January 2009 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners

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FFLM

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*

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FFLM

Telephone Advice Pro forma

Publication Date : 13th November 2009 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners

Updated November 2009

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FFLM

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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FFLM

Intimate Searches in Police Custody

Publication Date : 26th August 2010

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FFLM, RCPCH

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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Forensic Science Service

FSS Briefing: Robbery and Theft following Doping with Diazepam

Publication Date : 3rd September 2010

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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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Royal College of Psychiatrists

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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RPSGB

Pharmaceutical care of detainees in police custody

Publication Date : 14th March 2007

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The Forensic Science Service

Technical Update: For Forensic Physicians on the use of Lubricants

Publication Date : 9th January 2008 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners

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