MedicineEmergency MedicinePsychiatryEmergency ManagementVictimologyWomen's HealthEmergency ProceduresInvestigation Of Sexual OffensesSexual AssaultSexual Assault ExaminationViolence Against WomenViolence Risk ManagementPregnancy CounselingPregnancy Evaluation After Sexual AssaultPregnancy Prevention CounselingRape VictimizationSexual Assault CareSexual Assault CounselingVenereal Disease Control
Estimates are that one in every six women is raped during her lifetime. The family physician must be able to evaluate and treat the rape victim in the emergency setting. A detailed history, careful physical examination, collection of medical specimens for legal purposes, assessment of the patient's psychologic state, prophylaxis of venereal disease and pregnancy counseling are required.