title: Human Trafficking, Sexual Assault, or Something Else? A Complicated Case With an Unexpected Outcome.
abstract: This case report presents a patient who presented multiple times with vaginal injuries and bleeding, reporting sexual assault with a foreign object. Findings from her history and physical examination were consistent with sexual assault and human trafficking. The outcome of this case was not what we initially expected when the patient first presented for care. However, the patient ultimately received the care she needed. This case illuminates the need for excellent continuing education, interdisciplinary communication, and continuity of care.
authors.affiliation: Author Affiliations: 1Texas Woman's University, 2Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist Hospital.
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Scott-Tilley
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Crites
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D008192:Deception; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006300:Health Services Misuse; D064410:Human Trafficking; D006801:Humans; D011902:Rape; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D011477:Sex Work; D014621:Vagina / Q000293:injuries*