Module 4: Forensic medical assessment and treatment of non-fatal strangulation and suffocation

Introduction

This face to face training day provides an opportunity for networking, in-person support and discussion about service delivery. This includes hearing perspectives from other experts working in the area of non-fatal strangulation and/or suffocation.


Course topics

  • The victim-survivor (complainant) journey – police perspective.

  • Service delivery and the accreditation process.

  • Clinical skills practice.

  • Service provision in the family harm space.

  • Where does “rough sex” fit in?

  • Reflections on a challenging case.

  • Does a picture tell a thousand words?

  • Providing good expert testimony – a judge's perspective.

  • Pharyngolaryngeal considerations – an ENT perspective.

  • Can you answer this question, doctor?

Time required: 1 day.

Attend the training

Module 4 attendance is by invitation only. You'll find the dates and full details of upcoming sessions in our calendar, along with information on how to register your interest in attending.

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Module 4: Forensic medical assessment and treatment of non-fatal strangulation and suffocation