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Sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape by colleagues in the surgical workforce, and how women and men are living different realities: observational study using NHS population-derived weights

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

This disturbing study out of the UK details the prevelance of sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape within the hospital environment. Click to view the rest

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SANE Knowledge of HIV nPEP: Identifying Deficits

AENJ: Current Issue

Background: Discussing the risk of exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and assessing the need for HIV nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis (nPEP) are essential components of providing care to victims of sexual assault. Methods: A 20-item knowledge survey was created using QuestionPro.

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Traumatic injuries associated with sexual assault

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

A retrospective review of patients over age 13 presenting to one urban level one trauma center and one urban community hospital looked at traumat. Click to view the rest

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How EM Physicians Should Manage Their Legal and Medical Duties

ACEP Now

A 16-year-old female presents to the emergency department (ED) after being sexually assaulted by two males at a party at her friend’s house. Sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE nurses) are very familiar with the options available to patients regarding reporting to law enforcement and evidence collection. What do you do?

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New York Doctor Is Free After Serving Just 2 Years In Prison For Drugging And Molesting Black Woman in ER | News | BET

PHARM

Aja Newman shared her story about the horrific night she was sexually assaulted while in the doctor’s care. Read on www.bet.com/article/n19lsj/doctor-free-after-serving-2-years-for-molesting-black-woman

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BCE 82 Perimortem C-section – The Resuscitative Hysterotomy

Emergency Medicine Cases

In this EM Cases Best Case Ever podcast, Dr. Kari Sampsel, Emergency Physician at Ottawa Hospital and Assistant Professor at University of Ottawa, Medical Director of Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program guides us through an example of a perimortem C-section - a resuscitative hysterotomy at Janus General.

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The Risk of Injury We Face on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Medical Law

This includes rowdy revelers who are prone to starting fights for no reason and criminals who target people for violent crimes, such as robbery or sexual assault. Patrick’s Day weekend. Tips for Keeping Safe Even if you don’t plan on attending any festivities this St.