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04.12.2019 | Review

Protocol for evaluating women with female genital mutilation seeking asylum

verfasst von: Jaclyn M. Muñoz, Jasjit Beausang, Emily Finley, Sandra Wolf

Erschienen in: International Journal of Legal Medicine | Ausgabe 4/2020

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Abstract

Rapid immigration from countries that practice female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) has introduced new populations requiring culturally sensitive health care. Clinicians play an important role in providing documentation and expert testimony for women seeking asylum on the basis on FGM/C. The intent of this paper is to provide instruction to providers aiming to evaluate an individual seeking asylum based on FGM/C. This document provides guidance about the three primary parts of evaluation: the interview, exam, and report. Other goals of investigation include preventing and ending suffering, compensation, and psychological or physical rehabilitation.

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Titel: Protocol for evaluating women with female genital mutilation seeking asylum
verfasst von: Jaclyn M. Muñoz
Jasjit Beausang
Emily Finley
Sandra Wolf
Publikationsdatum: 04.12.2019
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in: International Journal of Legal Medicine / Ausgabe 4/2020
Print ISSN: 0937-9827
Elektronische ISSN: 1437-1596
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00414-019-02213-y

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Protocol for evaluating women with female genital mutilation seeking asylum

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