A importância da enfermagem forense nos casos de violência doméstica e sexual: estratégias para garantir um atendimento integral e humanizado para a vítima

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Domestic and sexual violence continue to occur in society, regardless of social class, and both produce often irreparable effects for the victims. OBJECTIVES: Investigate the importance of medical expertise in cases of domestic and sexual violence and seek strategies to offer humanized care to victims. METHODOLOGY: Bibliographic study of the last 12 years in works published in the databases: Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (Lilacs), SciELO - Scientific Electronic Library Online and related legislation. RESULTS: The adaptation of the forensic nurse in the social, legal and health context may bring benefits, preventing or combating sexual and domestic violence. CONCLUSION: The attribution of a forensic illness facilitates the approach to victims and establishes relationships of trust between those who work in the areas of justice, facilitating cooperation with forensics.