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…
Sexual Assault
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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... -
Case Report: Intimate Partner Sexual Assault?
Case A 24-year-old female presents to the emergency department (ED) claiming to be sexually assaulted by her... -
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...
Case Report: Intimate Partner Sexual Assault?
Case A 24-year-old female presents to the emergency department (ED) claiming to be sexually assaulted by her…
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…
Can Gender-Based Violence Victims Get Help During a Pandemic?
Gender-based violence (GBV) does not take a break during times of crisis, disaster, or pandemic. In fact,…
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….
How to Conduct a Sexual Assault Examination and Collect Evidence
The Case: You’re working the overnight shift in a rural emergency department. The charge nurse says, “Tag,…
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…