i) There should be no delay in the examination:
Valuable time should not be lost when a woman complains of rape. She should be brought immediately for medical examination.
The police should bring the alleged rape victim as soon as possible. Detail statements may be taken by the police after the medical examination.
Medical evidence is very important [...]

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Drugs to be given to rape victims:
i) Analgesics or sedatives should be administered if indicated.
ii) Tetanus toxoid should be given if deep lacerations are present.
iii)Antibiotic -Ceftriaxone, 125mg intramuscularly to prevent gonorrhea.
-Give metronidazole 2 g (single dose) and azithromycin 1g orally (or doxycycline 100mg twice daily-for 7 days) to prevent chlamydial infection.
Syphilis: The above antibiotics will [...]

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Because of the gravity of the situation, the emergency staff/ clinician who first sees a rape victim must be empathetic.
1)Written consent must be obtained for the gynaecological examination.
Photographs may also be taken if they are to be used as evidence. The written consent may be obtained either from the patient or guardian/next of kin.
The police [...]

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Rape has many definitions ,depending on various jurisdictions. It is important for emergency staff and clinicians who deal with rape victims to be familiar with the laws pertaining to rape (sexual assault )in their own country and state (laws vary in different us states).
About 95% of rape victims are women. It is also essential to [...]

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What are Sexual Offences?
Sexual offences include the following:
i) Rape
ii)Grave sexual abuse
iii)Sexual exploitation of children
iv)Incest
v)Unnatural offenses like gross indecency between persons and intercourse against the nature with man, woman or animal.

What is Rape?
It must be emphasized that rape is a legal concept and not a medical diagnosis. The definition of rape depends on… Continue reading

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