Definition of sexual violence
Sexual violence encompasses acts that violate an individual’s autonomy and consent regarding sexual activities. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is defined as:
"Any sexual act, attempt to obtain a sexual act, or other act directed against a person’s sexuality using coercion, by any person regardless of their relationship to the victim, in any setting. It includes rape, defined as the physically forced or otherwise coerced penetration of the vulva or anus with a penis, other body part, or object."
In the Indian context, the legal frameworks addressing sexual violence include:
Duration : 02:00:00 hours |
Content provider : Radiology masterclass |
Date launched at CMEPEDIA : February 28, 2025 |
Expiry date of course : December 23, 2026 |
Module size : 0.01MB |
Price : ₹0.00 - ₹315.00(Some professional bodies apply charges, even if the content is free of cost. Log in to check whether your professional body does.) |
Category | Accreditor | Credits | Accreditation details |
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Anesthesist, Allergist, Cardiothoracic surgeon | Royal College of Radiologists | 50 CPD/CME credits | Details |
Endorsed by | Accredited by | Conversion credits |
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Bangalore XYZ council | Royal College of Radiologists | 25 BXC Credits |
Recall the first aid measures specific to survivors of sexual violence.
Explain the significance of informed consent and its role in survivor-centred care.
Apply trauma-informed communication techniques when obtaining history from survivors.
Choose the most appropriate evidence collection methods based on the survivor's history and circumstances of the assault.
Perform a complete head-to-toe medical examination for survivors of sexual violence, ensuring systematic assessment, proper documentation, and adherence to legal, ethical, and forensic standards.
Formulate provisional and final clinical opinions by synthesising the survivor's history, clinical findings, and forensic evidence collected during the medical examination.
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