The Control Group: A Forensic Nursing Journal Club Podcast

Smartphone Photography in the MFE: Smart or No?

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Control Group: A Forensic Nursing Journal Club Podcast, hosts Jenifer, Laci, and Kalen discuss the following article: -Victoire, A., Halliday, G., Singh, S., Magin, P., & Bugeja, L. (2026). Clinician acceptability and use of smartphone digital photography in sexual assault forensic examination in an Australian regional district’s sexual assault services. Forensic Science International: Synergy, 12, 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsisyn.2026.100680 The authors sought to determine whether introducing smartphone photography into sexual assault forensic examinations could improve clinician confidence, acceptability, and utilization of forensic photography. Join your hosts as they critically appraise the study’s methodology, discuss the implications for forensic nursing practice, venture down a few photography-related tangents, and ultimately deliver their verdict on the article. After listening, we invite you to share your own verdict by following, commenting, and joining the conversation on our podcast social media channels.

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• Additional articles by Anousha Victoire:
  • Victoire, A., De Boos, J., & Lynch, J. (2022). ‘I thought I was about to die’: Management of non-fatal strangulation in general practice. Australian Journal of General Practice, 51(11), 871-876. https://doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-10-21-6195
  • Victoire, A., De Boos, J., & White, C. (2026). Harmful effects of sexual choking. BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 392, s275. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.s275
  • Lynch, J., Stone, L., & Victoire, A. (2022). Recognizing and responding to domestic and family violence in general practice. Australian Journal of General Practice, 51(11), 863-869. https://doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-03-22-6375 
  • Roussos, M., Victoire, A., & Kramer, K. (2021). Speculum examinations: Clinicians’ attitudes and approaches to obtaining consent in a sexual assault context. Forensic Science International, 328, 111038. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2021.111038