Collecting evidence for sexual assault: the role of the sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE).
The development of SANE programs stemmed from healthcare providers and others working with rape victims noting that there were inadequate services for rape victims. Often the standard of care was lower for rape victims than for other patients in the emergency department. In order to better meet the complex needs of rape victims healthcare professionals, advocates and others realized the need to establish a system that would provide complete, comprehensive, and appropriate care.
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Department of Nursing Studies, University of Hong Kong, 4/F Academic and Administration Block, Faculty of Medicine Building, 21 Sassoon Road, Hong Kong SAR, China. wktaylor@hkucc.hku.hk
D005260:Female; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D011902:Rape / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D013048:Specimen Handling