Untersuchung von Opfern nach interpersoneller Gewalt.

Interpersonal violence represents a widespread phenomenon with a high prevalence. Consequences of these acts of violence are serious and extensive to the victims and from a socio-economic point of view. Physical examination of the victims is a key aspect in the medic- legal expertise. This article describes the basic principles and the standard procedures in conjunction with the examination of violent crime victims. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]