Employ a Trauma-Informed Approach to Care
A 28-year-old female is brought to the emergency department (ED) by police after a sexual assault. She…
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Employ a Trauma-Informed Approach to Care
A 28-year-old female is brought to the emergency department (ED) by police after a sexual assault. She... -
When the Patient is a Male: Breaking Down the Stigma of Male Rape
The Case A 25-year-old male presents to the emergency department (ED) after being sexually assaulted. The patient... -
Know the Legal Requirements When Caring for Sexual Assault Victims
The Case You are working a Saturday night when a 21-year-old female comes in for alcohol intoxication....
When the Patient is a Male: Breaking Down the Stigma of Male Rape
The Case A 25-year-old male presents to the emergency department (ED) after being sexually assaulted. The patient…
Know the Legal Requirements When Caring for Sexual Assault Victims
The Case You are working a Saturday night when a 21-year-old female comes in for alcohol intoxication….
Emergency Departments Often First Point of Care for Domestic Violence Trauma, Injury Cases
I recently spent a month rotating on the trauma service at my hospital. One day early in…
Wide Variation in the Emergency Department for Testing, Treatment After Teen Sexual Assault
Emergency department testing and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and pregnancy varies widely for adolescents who have been…