Don’t

Preform intimate examinations on Sexual assault/Rape patients

• Unless life-threatening injuries are suspected e.g Haemorrhage.
• As our examination will inevitably destroy evidence that may aid this patient’s case

Do’s

• Consider contamination injury (HIV, HepB, HepC) – Guide
• Consider emergency contraception
• Children must have police referral for safeguarding
• Refer to The Sexual Assault Referral Centre, either via Police or Self referral

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