1Associate Professor (D), Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Government Medical College (Rajindra Hospital), Patiala
2Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Government Medical College (Rajindra Hospital), Patiala
*Corresponding author Dr. D. S. Bhullar Phone:+91-98145-43131 Email: drdsbhullar@yahoo.in
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India has drafted detailed Guidelines & Protocols for Medico-legal care, treatment and rehabilitation of survivors/victims of Sexual Violence in India which recognize the positive role of the health sector towards providing empathetic support and rebuilding lives after assault. The health care system is the only institution that interacts with almost every woman at some point in her life and women living with violence are likely to visit health facilities more frequently than non-abuse women. Health providers need to be fully sensitized and trained to mitigate both the short term and long-term health effects of gender based violence on women and their families.
Sexual Violence, World Health Organization, Sexual Assault, Rape, Sexual Harassment, Right to Health, Standard Operative Procedure, Informed Refusal, Two-Finger Test, Registered Medical Practitioner, LGBT persons, Psycho-Social Care
