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Protocol for evaluating women with female genital mutilation seeking asylum

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

Published in: International Journal of Legal Medicine | Issue 4/2020

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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Title: Protocol for evaluating women with female genital mutilation seeking asylum
Authors: Jaclyn M. Muñoz
Jasjit Beausang
Emily Finley
Sandra Wolf
Publication date: 01-07-2020
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: International Journal of Legal Medicine / Issue 4/2020
Print ISSN: 0937-9827
Electronic ISSN: 1437-1596
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00414-019-02213-y

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