Introduction
During medical training, very little time is spent on describing and interpreting injuries. This module will go back to basics and really focus on:
injury description and assessment reflecting the role of an expert
basing an assessment on objective evidence
remembering the dual roles of acting as a forensic examiner and providing therapeutic care.
Course objectives
The course aims to:
ingrain a systematic approach to injury description in the learner
remind the learner of the relevant symptoms and signs which may be found following non-fatal strangulation and/or suffocation
promote the use of a non-fatal strangulation proforma during assessment.
Estimated time required: 1-2 hours.
How to access module 2
If you’re a clinical associate or affiliate of MEDSAC, you’ll be able to access this module by logging in to your account in the learning management system (LMS).
If you’re not already a MEDSAC associate or affiliate, you can learn more about the benefits of joining our community and find out how to apply online in our community section.
Alternatively, if you have questions about this module and or any of the other training we provide, please get in touch.