title: Evaluation of the adolescent rape victim.
abstract: Adolescents are frequently victims of sexual assault, often by a previously known assailant. This article discusses the initial management of adolescents who have been sexually assaulted, including obtaining the history and performing a careful physical examination, forensic evidence collection, and medical and psychologic therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Emergency, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bechtel
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Podrazik
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003281:Contraceptives, Postcoital / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D011902:Rape / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: D003281:Contraceptives, Postcoital