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A Guide To Practical Induction Training For Sexual Offences Examiners

FFLM

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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ACPO / FSS / FFLM Guidance in Criminal Paternity Cases

Publication Date : 3rd August 2010

This guidance is issued jointly by the Association of Chief Police Officers, the Forensic Science Service, and the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine.

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Advice on Accreditation of Training Courses by the AFP - Edu. & Training

AFP

Publication Date : 1st May 2005

Criteria for authorising courses in clinical forensic medicine.

Body Diagrams

Publication Date : 29th June 2009

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Caring for rape and sexual assault victims

BMJ Careers Focus

Publication Date : 17th March 2007

A description of caring for rape and sexual assault victims.

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Consent from children and young people in police custody in England and Wales

Publication Date : 23rd May 2008

The legal position concerning consent and refusal of treatment and examination by detainees under the age of 18 is different to the position of adults.

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Consent from patients who may have been seriously assaulted

Publication Date : 27th March 2008

FFLM recommendation.

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FSS Briefing: Robbery and Theft following Doping with Diazepam

Forensic Science Service

Publication Date : 3rd September 2010

Click below to download this briefing from the FSS.

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Guidance for best practice for the management of intimate images that may become evidence in court (Guidelines)

Publication Date : 2nd August 2010

Joint publication with Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and badged by ACPO.

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Guide to practical induction training in clinical forensic medicine

FFLM

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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Healthcare of detainees in police stations

BMA, FFLM

Publication Date : 5th March 2009

Guidance from the BMA Medical Ethics Department and FFLM.

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Incapacitant Sprays: Clinical Effects and Management (Recommendations)

Publication Date : 12th February 2010

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Intimate Searches in Police Custody

FFLM

Publication Date : 26th August 2010

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Managing blood borne virus exposures in custody

Publication Date : 23rd May 2008

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Medical care of persons detained under the Terrorism Act 2000

FFLM

Publication Date : 3rd September 2007

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Medical Care of Persons Detained under the Terrorism Act 2000 (Recommendations)

Publication Date : 14th June 2010

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Nicotine dependent detainees in police custody - Faculty View

Publication Date : 11th March 2008

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Paediatric forensic examinations

Publication Date : 23rd October 2007

Note: This form has been designed for use by Forensic Physicians or Sexual Offence Examiner. It is provided to assist the examining doctor in the assessment of a child or young person who may have been sexually abused.

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Pharmaceutical care of detainees in police custody

RPSGB

Publication Date : 14th March 2007

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Reading List

Publication Date : 18th February 2008

This reading list contains books, statutes, case law, and some websites that will be of interest for doctors preparing for further qualifications in forensic and legal medicine.

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Recommendations for healthcare professionals asked to perform intimate body searches

BMA & FFLM

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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Recommendations for the Collection of Forensic Specimens from Complainants and Suspects

FFLM

Publication Date : 31st August 2010

Latest update - July 2010

Requiring Blood or Urine

PLO/DOT

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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Role of the Forensic Pathologist

Publication Date : 20th June 2010

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Safe and Secure Administration of Medication in Police Custody (Recommendations)

Publication Date : 26th August 2010

Please note that this guidance may be subject to amendment subsequent to a joint meeting currently being arranged between the FFLM, BMA, RBSGB and RCN to clarify, roles, responsibilities and legalities in this area of practice. If any further information is required in the meantime, this can be provided by the President or Registrar.

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Sexual Assault: Key Issues

Beata Cybulska

Publication Date : 10th July 2007

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine

2007 / 100, 321-324

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Standards on the use of Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007)

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Publication Date : 15th January 2009

Version for England, September 2008

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Sudden Death – Forensic Notes (Pro forma)

Publication Date : 15th February 2010

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Syllabus of Postgraduate Specialisation in Legal Medicine - Edu. & Training

ECLM

Publication Date : 1st September 1999

Â© European Council of Legal Medicine

Taking blood specimens from incapacitated drivers

BMA & FFLM

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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The Physical Signs Of Child Sexual Abuse

RCPCH, RCP, FFLM

Publication Date : 3rd April 2008

An Evidence-based Review and Guidance for Best Practice

Forensic Practitioners (Back to top...)

A Day In The Life Of A Forensic Physician - Edu. & Training

AFP

Publication Date : 4th December 2006 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners

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Acute behavioural disturbance: guidelines on management in police custody

FFLM

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

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Advice on obtaining qualifications in clinical forensic medicine - Factsheet

FFLM

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

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Appraisal Folder for Forensic Physicians - AFP

Publication Date : 7th January 2008 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners

These AFP documents are currently under review by FFLM.

Body Diagrams - Guidelines and Advice

AFP

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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Clinical Forensic Medicine Trainer Profile - Training Packages

AFP

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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Consent Form for Photographs Pro-Forma

FFLM

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

Pro-forma consent form to take photographs during an examination.

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Crowd Control Agents: Clinical Effects and Management - Guidelines and Advice

AFP

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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Custody Officer Training Outline

FFLM

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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Dipstick Warning - Guidelines and Advice

AFP

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').

Examination of Adult Complainant of Domestic Violence - Proforma

FFLM

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

FFLM

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.

Forensic Medical Examination Forms (Proforma)

FFLM

Publication Date : 9th September 2010 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners

These forms are available to members only - please log in for access.

Updated September 2010.

Forensic physicians as witnesses in criminal proceedings

FFLM

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

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Guidance relating to the use of Taser - Guidelines and Advice

ACPO

Publication Date : 3rd February 2003 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners

Guidance prepared by the Association of Chief Police Officers

Guidelines and Advice: Doctors asked to perform intimate body searches

BMA, FFLM

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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Guidelines on Paediatric Forensic Examinations in Relation to Possible Child Sexual Abuse

FFLM, RCPCH

Publication Date : 6th January 2009 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners

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Head Injury Advice Leaflet for custody officers, gaolers & detention officers

FFLM

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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Home Office prisoners: recommendations for forensic physicians - Recommendations

FFLM

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

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Management of injuries caused by teeth - Guidelines and Advice

BAFO, FFLM

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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Mental Health Act Assessment

FFLM

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.

Operational procedures and equipment for medical rooms in police stations and victim examination suites

FFLM

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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Practical Induction Training for Physicians in Clinical Forensic Medicine - Training Packages

AFP

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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Pro forma for adult female and male forensic sexual assault examination

Publication Date : 10th June 2010 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners

Updated on 10 June 2010.

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Pro forma for post-pubertal female and male forensic sexual assault examination

AFP

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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Recommendations for Regional Sexual Assault Referral Centres

Publication Date : 11th June 2009 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners

A report from a multi-professional working group to the Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Health

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Recommendations on Labelling Forensic Samples

FFLM

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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Recommended Equipment for Obtaining Forensic Samples from Complainants and Suspects

FFLM

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

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Regulation of Forensic Physicians and the CRFP

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

An FFLM response

Revised Interim Guidelines on Confidentiality for Police Surgeons in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

AFP

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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Role of the FME in the Care of Home Office Prisoners in Police Detention - Guidelines and Advice

AFP

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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Sample Examination Consent Form Pro-Forma

FFLM

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

Sample consent form for medical examination, including the taking of samples.

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Scene of Suspicious Death Pro-Forma

AFP

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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Section 4 RTA pro forma (England, NI and Wales)

FFLM

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.

Substance Misuse Detainees in Police Custody. Guidelines for Clinical Management (Third Edition)

AFP/RCPsychiatrists

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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Taking Blood Specimens from Incapacitated Drivers

Faculty/BMA

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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Technical Update: For Forensic Physicians on the use of Lubricants

The Forensic Science Service

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

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Telephone Advice Pro forma

FFLM

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

Updated November 2009

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The Role of the Independent Forensic Physician - generic leaflet

FFLM

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

Promotional leaflet detailing the work of the forensic physician.

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The Safety and Security of the Administration of Medication in Police Custody - Guidelines and Advice

AFP

Publication Date : 1st June 2004 | Filed under : Forensic Practitioners

Guidelines for Forensic Physicians and Custodians.

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What Happens Now? (Fact Sheet)

FFLM

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.