Forensic unit for the documentation of violence
Support for victims of violence
Have you suffered injuries as a result of violence?
The Umedo team of specialist doctors, bound by medical confidentiality, is available to document and preserve evidence that can be used in court.
You can call to make an appointment at any time of the day or night
Specially trained doctors (men and women), bound by medical confidentiality, carry out examinations at the LNS or at one of the partner hospitals
Arranging the examination
Please contact us by telephone as soon as possible to discuss the next steps. The longer the time between the assault and the examination, the further healing will have progressed. Injuries may then no longer be visible. Even biological traces (saliva, semen, DNA traces) can become undetectable over time.
What can I do after an assault?
If you have decided to entrust umedo with preserving the evidence, here is what you can do:
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Contact us by telephone as soon as possible.
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After sexual violence, avoid showering or washing until the examination.
Otherwise, biological traces (semen, saliva, etc.) could be lost. -
After a sexual assault, please keep any clothing with traces or residues on it.
Place it in paper bags or paper envelopes. -
Do you suspect that you have been poisoned or given medication or drugs?
If so, collect your urine as soon as possible and preferably keep it in the refrigerator.
Medical services
Do you feel that your injuries need treatment?
If so, please first contact your GP or go to a hospital.
Treating injuries takes priority over preserving evidence.
Unfortunately, Umedo cannot provide medical treatment.
