
%0 Journal Article
%T Documentation of torture victims. Implementation of medico-legal protocols
%J Torture: quarterly journal on rehabilitation of torture victims and prevention of torture
%D 2007
%A Mandel, Lene
%A Worm, Lise
%V 17
%N 1
%P 18-26
%X This article outlines the background for performing medical documentation in the context of a rehabilitation centre by reviewing literature and current practices. The article moreover delineates 6 ways of using medico-legal documentation in torture prevention: National legal proceedings; international legal proceedings; asylum cases; research, lobbying and advocacy activities. This article forms the basis for a Pilot Study performed at the Rehabilitation and Research Centre for Torture Victims in Copenhagen, which is described elsewhere.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims
%@ 1018-8185
%U http://dx.doi.org/