Chronic Persistent Pain in Victims of Torture
2002; Informa; Volume: 10; Issue: 1-2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1300/j094v10n01_19
ISSN1540-7012
Autores Tópico(s)Torture, Ethics, and Law
ResumoSUMMARYObjectives: To introduce the concept of torture, its forms, its sequele, and its treatment.Findings: Torture involves pain and suffering intentionally inflicted upon a person for the purpose of coercing a confession, collecting information, punishing an action, or intimidation. Typically, it is perpetrated with the consent of a public official. Its aim is to destroy the person's individuality by beating, hanging, burning, and/or psychological assault. Long-term physical and psychological sequelae require treatment whose cornerstone is trust.Conclusions: Torture is the worst violation of human rights known to man. It persists because of its political power. Research is needed to prevent torture and to help its victims.
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