Title

Assessing The Female Sexual Assault Survivor

Abstract

Because sexual assault survivors often seek treatment in primary care settings, clinicians must be prepared to evaluate these patients in a nonjudgmental manner. The initial evaluation includes a medical and assault history. During the physical examination, physical injuries are noted and forensic evidence is collected. Treatment includes prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections and counseling referrals. This article focuses on care of the adult female sexual assault survivor. Psychosocial support, physical examination, collection of evidence, treatment, and documentation are discussed. © 0000 Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.

Publication Date

1-1-2001

Publication Title

Nurse Practitioner

Volume

26

Issue

7

Number of Pages

28-41

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/20016205-200107000-00002

Socpus ID

85026147754 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85026147754

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