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- Consult an expert in forensic examination.
- Consult law enforcement to obtain authorization for a forensic sexual assault examination if applicable.
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Consult an expert in forensic examination.  |
- If available, contact the local sexual assault response team.
- Ensure that all members of the sexual assault response team are activated, including the examiner (usually a sexual assault nurse examiner), a patients' advocate, and law enforcement.
- Consult an expert for guidance when an untrained physician must complete the forensic examination in a case where a forensic examiner is unavailable.
- For remote history that does not dictate an immediate examination, refer the patient to a mental health expert and advocate service for follow-up.
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Consult law enforcement to obtain authorization for a forensic sexual assault examination if applicable.  |
- Call the law enforcement agency where the crime occurred if state law requires law enforcement authorization before forensic examination.
- Request a current and appropriate evidence collection “kit” from law enforcement to gather appropriate samples.
- See figure Evidence Collection Kit.
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| Carolyn J. Sachs, MD, MPH has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations.
Darren B. Taichman, MD, PhD, Editor, PIER, has received grant support from Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd , and honoraria for continuing medical education grand rounds and lectures given. |
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