title: Responding to sexual violence: critical issues for healthcare providers.
abstract: Sexual violence is a monumental problem in Kentucky and elsewhere, and healthcare providers play a critical role in its identification, treatment, and prevention. This article provides essential information for physicians treating survivors of sexual violence, including treatment options, protocol for medical-forensic examinations, tips for documentation, and information about community resources that can facilitate treatment outcomes and proide follow-up services.
authors.affiliation: Kentucky Association of Sexua1 Assault Programs, USA.
authors.forename: MaryLee Underwood
authors.initials: MU
authors.lastname: Perry
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Collins-Willard
authors.forename: William S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Smock
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002983:Clinical Competence; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000523:psychology; D004282:Documentation; D005260:Female; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D020408:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; D006801:Humans; D007629:Kentucky; D008297:Male; D019221:Mandatory Reporting; D033242:Minors; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010808:Physical Examination; D010819:Physician's Role; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012742:Sex Offenses / Q000145:classification / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology; D014481:United States; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control