Paediatric Forensic Medicine

Paediatric forensic medicine encompasses the areas of suspected non-accidental injury of children, sexual abuse and physical and emotional neglect. The examination of children for forensic reasons is a specialised area in which both appropriately trained paediatricians and forensic physicians have expertise. Such examinations are usually performed as part of a comprehensive, integrated, forensic and child health service. This service is usually delivered within a hospital system and in Victoria is principally conducted at the Royal Children's Hospital and the Monash Medical Centre.

For further information, please refer to the Victorian Forensic Paediatric Medical Service at: www.vfpms.org.au