An 18-month evaluation of the Akron General Medical Center assault/rape protocol

An 18-month evaluation of the Akron General Medical Center assault/rape protocol

A prospective study of the Akron General Medical Center rape protocol reviewed the examination and follow-up of 60 alleged sexual assault victims. Six of eight examining physicians thought the protocol was too thorough; five of eight believed it took too long. The average time required for an examin...

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Veröffentlicht in:Annals of emergency medicine 1982, Vol.11 (1), p.9-17
Hauptverfasser: Schelble, Daniel T., Bradford, John C.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
assault
assault/rape
Emergency Service, Hospital - organization & administration
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Female
Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over
Humans
Medical History Taking
Ohio
Physical Examination
Prospective Studies
protocol
Rape
Specimen Handling
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Zusammenfassung:A prospective study of the Akron General Medical Center rape protocol reviewed the examination and follow-up of 60 alleged sexual assault victims. Six of eight examining physicians thought the protocol was too thorough; five of eight believed it took too long. The average time required for an examination was 53 minutes. Three of six nurses experienced technical difficulties with the protocol. Saliva specimens were inadequate in seven cases, and two vaginal swabs contained insufficient material. Thirteen cases reached Summit County Grand fury, where no medical/legal difficulties with the protocol were encountered during testimony.
ISSN:0196-0644
1097-6760
DOI:10.1016/S0196-0644(82)80005-X