Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations
Equipment and Supplies
Recommendations at a glance for jurisdictions and responders to ensure proper equipment and supplies are available for exams:
- Consider what equipment and supplies are necessary to conduct a medical forensic exam.
- Address cost barriers to obtaining necessary equipment and supplies.
Examiners should know how to use all equipment and supplies (including medications) properly during the exam. It is important that examiners and other responders involved in sexual assault cases stay abreast of the latest research on the use of equipment and supplies used in caring for sexual assault patients and/or collecting evidence from them.
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