In this chapter, examination techniques are first recommended, and then terminology for genital injuries that may occur after child sexual abuse or rape (e.g. lacerations, notch, transaction) are described. Current…
1. a) T b) F c) F d) F e) T For excluding other causes of infertility in infertile couples, the standard clinical investigations are as follows: semen analysis, tests…
1. The current legal definition of rape in England and Wales is restricted to the following non-consensual act(s): a) Penetration of the vagina by penis only. b) Penetration of female…
Immediate needs after sexual assault include safety and privacy in the first instance, followed by treatment of injuries and prevention of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including human immunodeficiency…
The acute care and examination of a victim of sexual violence must be carried out by a competent forensic examiner in a setting appropriate for crisis intervention, forensic evidence collection,…
The examination of the rape victim should focus on the therapeutic, forensic and psychological needs of the individual patient. One aspect will be an examination for ano-genital injuries. From a…
The accurate description and interpretation of non-genital injuries may be crucial in cases of alleged sexual assault, and may be important in corroborating a victim’s statement of events. In many…
Complainants of sexual assault may disclose to different agencies, the police and health professionals being the most likely. It is possible for certain evidence types to be collected before a…
For the clinician managing a woman who has been violated sexually, core values of compassion, understanding and concern for the woman’s distress are essential. The nature of the violation itself…
Sexual Assault Centres provide multidisciplinary care for men and women who have experienced sexual crime. These centres enable provision of medical, forensic, psychological support and follow-up care, even if patients…
