The medical examination of a rape victim serves defined objectives and follows a structured sequence of history, general examination, injury examination, genital examination, and specimen collection.
Objectives
- Provide medical care.
- Collect medicolegal evidence.
- Assess injuries.
- Document findings.
- Assist investigation.
History
General History
- Name, age and identification details.
- Date and time of incident.
- Place of occurrence.
- Number of assailants.
- Nature of assault.
Menstrual History
- Last menstrual period.
- Pregnancy status.
Relevant History
- Bathing after incident.
- Change of clothes.
- Micturition or defecation after incident.
- Previous sexual intercourse.