title: The Anatomy of Human Trafficking: Learning About the Blues: A Healthcare Provider's Guide.
abstract: Human trafficking is a major global public health concern. It is a grave crime that violates human rights. Contrary to healthcare providers' perceptions, victims of human trafficking come in contact with the healthcare system while being trafficked, with the emergency department being the most frequented setting for medical treatment. In this article, we explore the anatomy of human trafficking, including the scope of the problem, definitions, and types and elements of human trafficking. The roles of clinicians, particularly emergency department nurses and advanced practice nurses, in screening and identifying those at risk are examined. Clinical practice tools and guidelines that may be used by clinicians to guide the treatment of human trafficking victims are reviewed. Finally, current strategies and resources that address human trafficking are presented. For the purpose of this article, the terms "human trafficking" or "trafficking" will be used throughout.
authors.affiliation: Author Affiliation: Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan.
authors.forename: Meriam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stevens
authors.forename: Kelly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Berishaj
mesh_terms: D005554:Forensic Medicine; D053604:Forensic Nursing; D064410:Human Trafficking / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D019221:Mandatory Reporting; D008487:Medical History Taking; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role; D061214:Patient Safety; D010808:Physical Examination; D010819:Physician's Role; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires