Citation

Barron R, Kapilevich E, Duffy S, McGregor AJ. Acad. Emerg. Med. 2016; 23(10): 1182.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Medicine, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/acem.13035

PMID

27506448

Abstract

Approximately one in three women and one in thirty men will be sexually assaulted at some point in their lives. While fewer than half of the survivors of sexual assault seek medical care, the majority of those who do are evaluated in emergency departments. Providing comprehensive care of sexually assaulted patients requires knowledge of the complex medical, psychological, and legal needs of this unique and vulnerable population. Unfortunately, formal education regarding best practices in providing care for victims of sexual assault is lacking in emergency medicine (EM) training. In this 30-minute video, we will review the epidemiology of sexual assault; present the current state of sexual assault education in EM; highlight interventions essential to the care of sexually assaulted patients; and provide concrete strategies to systemically improve care for these patients. Additionally, learners will become familiar with the practical steps of performing a sexual assault evidence collection kit; understand the indications for post-exposure testing and prophylaxis; and review appropriate referral for follow-up for sexually assaulted patients. LINK TO VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/162540864 PASSWORD: perls This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Language: en