Physicians regularly encounter victims of violence. Although some at-risk groups are increasingly recognized as such, the risks faced by prisoners and detainees are often overlooked. The scope of violence against them is unknown and their treatment is often hampered by unique social and institutional impediments. This article reviews the need for improved recognition and protection of such patients and the associated obstacles, while presenting information on the experience, knowledge and attitudes of physicians in Israel regarding the maltreatment of prisoners and detainees.We sent a questionnaire to physicians and medical students in Israel to enquire about their knowledge concerning examination and treatment of persons under police custody who appear to be victims of violence as well as their attitude concerning torture.We received answers from 443 physicians and 114 medical students. Most physicians would correctly examine and document the injuries, but only 59

作者：Zvi, Benninga；Bettina, Steiner-Birmanns；Revital, Arbel；Firas, Abu Akar；Mushira, Aboo Dia

来源：Torture : quarterly journal on rehabilitation of torture victims and prevention of torture 2017 年 27卷 1期