Emergency Physicians Step Up for Women
When a rural Michigan town lost its only Planned Parenthood, two EPs converted an urgent care clinic to offer crucial abortion and sexual assault services.
Sexual Assault
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Emergency Physicians Step Up for Women
When a rural Michigan town lost its only Planned Parenthood, two EPs converted an urgent care clinic to offer crucial abortion and sexual assault services. -
Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Presentation Varies
Your first patient of the morning is a 19-year-old college student. Her roommate talked her into coming... -
The Medical Director’s Role in Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs
You work as the medical director at a suburban, community emergency department (ED). At your monthly meeting...
Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Presentation Varies
Your first patient of the morning is a 19-year-old college student. Her roommate talked her into coming…
The Medical Director’s Role in Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs
You work as the medical director at a suburban, community emergency department (ED). At your monthly meeting…
Employ a Trauma-Informed Approach to Care
A 28-year-old female is brought to the emergency department (ED) by police after a sexual assault. She…
Case Report: Intimate Partner Sexual Assault?
Case A 24-year-old female presents to the emergency department (ED) claiming to be sexually assaulted by her…
When the Patient is a Male: Breaking Down the Stigma of Male Rape
The Case A 25-year-old male presents to the emergency department (ED) after being sexually assaulted. The patient…
Can Gender-Based Violence Victims Get Help During a Pandemic?
Gender-based violence (GBV) does not take a break during times of crisis, disaster, or pandemic. In fact,…
Know the Legal Requirements When Caring for Sexual Assault Victims
The Case You are working a Saturday night when a 21-year-old female comes in for alcohol intoxication….
How to Conduct a Sexual Assault Examination and Collect Evidence
The Case: You’re working the overnight shift in a rural emergency department. The charge nurse says, “Tag,…