TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1990//
TI  - Treating sexual assault victims. A protocol for health professionals
JO  - Physician assistant; American Academy of Physician Assistants
A1  - Beckmann, C. R.
A1  - Groetzinger, L. L.
SP  - 123
EP  - 6, 128
VL  - 14
IS  - 2
N2  - Sexual assault victims require a multidisciplinary approach encompassing emotional, medical, and forensic care. Evaluation should include general and genital examinations, collection of forensic specimens, and culturing for sexually transmitted diseases. Obtaining a complete history is not only medically and legally crucial, but also can be a valuable therapeutic activity. Antibiotic prophylaxis, postcoital contraception, and testing for human immunodeficiency virus should be offered. An understanding of the rape trauma syndrome is the foundation for providing emotional support. The need for follow-up evaluation and counseling should be stressed.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 8750-7544
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -