Clinical Forensic Medicine Forms

The Division of Clinical Forensic Medicine has developed a number of forms for use by medical practitioners working in this field. These forms are available for use, with due acknowledgement of the VIFM, by forensic practitioners. Please note that these forms contain sections which may not be required for all cases. The decision as to which sections of each form is used depends upon the case type and clinical judgement of the practitioner.

Proforma available:

• Fitness for interview (assessment of fitness for police interview)

Fitness for Interview

• Adult assault examination (assessment of adults who have alleged sexual and/or physical assault)

Physical Assault Examination

Sexual Assault Examination

The following checklist must accompany all Sexual Assault proformas and be completed on site when attending Crisis Care Units (CCUs) to undertake a sexual assault examination

Sexual Assault Examination Procedure - SOP-2010

The following labels must accompany specimens collected as part of a forensic medical examination to identify whether the facility in which the samples were taken met the Interim Practice Arrangements April 2010.

Specimen Collection Stickers

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