Contents:
- Medical Video: U Visa 2018 - Out of status, Victims of violence Non-immigrant visa
- What is a post mortem?
- How do you get a post mortem?
- Post mortem examination procedures for victims of violence
Medical Video: U Visa 2018 - Out of status, Victims of violence Non-immigrant visa
For victims of sexual violence and physical violence, getting justice is one way to be able to recover emotionally. To achieve this, the victim will usually be asked to undergo a post mortem examination. Visum will be used as evidence in court. Or, if the identity of the perpetrators of violence is unknown, the post mortem can help the search process for the perpetrators.
However, not many understand how the post mortem works and what checks the victim will go through. The reason is, many victims feel scared first because there is no shadow of what will happen during the post mortem examination process. To find out more about what the post mortem examination is like, read on the following important information.
What is a post mortem?
Visum is a written report issued by a health care provider (signed by an authorized doctor) based on an examination of victims of sexual, physical, or mental violence. In the report, there were details of the physical and psychological health conditions of the victims being examined. The post mortem report will then be evidence of violence.
How do you get a post mortem?
To get this written report, the victim must first report to the police. After reporting, the police investigator or judge will submit a post mortem request to certain health service providers. Usually this health care provider will be appointed by the investigating team. After that, the victim will be thoroughly examined by doctors and medical personnel. From the results of the examination, the doctor will make a written report (i.e. the post mortem report) to give to the investigator.
Post mortem examination procedures for victims of violence
Examination will be carried out in a hospital, clinic or health center that has been appointed by the investigator. Usually during the examination, the victim will be accompanied by a police officer. Victims can also ask to be accompanied by their trusted family or closest relatives. The following is a series of post mortem examinations that are usually performed.
- The general condition of the victim when arriving at the health service provider. For example the victim comes in a conscious state but looks confused, panic, or nervous. If the victim needs emergency help because of a serious injury or uncontrolled mental condition, the health worker must provide the assistance before continuing the post mortem.
- External inspection. Victims will undergo a thorough examination, ranging from blood pressure, pulse, evidence of violence, transmission of venereal disease, to injuries that appear on the outside of the body. Victims of sexual violence or rape who have the right to ask to be examined by a female doctor or a female medical officer. In this examination, the victim will usually be asked for a chronological event so that the medical officer can focus the examination in accordance with the testimony of the victim. All descriptions of the location, size, nature and degree of injury found will be recorded and further analyzed by doctors and medical personnel.
- Deep inspection.If needed, the doctor will also examine the inner wound. For example, if diuragi there is an internal injury, fracture, or pregnancy. This examination can include X-rays or scan for ultrasound.
- Forensic analysis. If the victim's body still has traces of the DNA of the offender, for example, from ejaculatory fluid, strands of hair, blood, or pieces of nails, the doctor and the investigating team must conduct forensic analysis in the laboratory. This aims to ensure the identity of the perpetrators and burdensome evidence of post mortem.
- Psychiatric examination. In addition to the physical examination, the victim will also be examined for his mental condition. The examination will be carried out with a psychiatric specialist. From psychiatric examinations, usually signs of psychological disorders such as trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders, or depression can be proven.
- Making conclusions. After the entire set of examinations have been completed, the competent doctor will make a medical report or conclusion based on the results found. This conclusion will be brought by the investigating team as evidence in court. If the victim needs further treatment, the doctor will also provide the necessary health services.
