title: After the violation. Treating rape victims.
abstract: Rape is a devastating, violent crime that can occur to women and men of all ages, races and socioeconomic classes. For the prehospital provider, managing a sexual-assault victim requires special skills and knowledge to sensitively handle the patient's physical, mental and emotional symptoms and preserve evidence for trial.
authors: Marquette General Hospital, MI.
authors: C J
authors: CJ
authors: Whitehead
mesh_terms: D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000592:standards*; D004634:Emergency Medical Technicians / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011902:Rape / Q000523:psychology*