Informed Consent for sexual assault exams: It’s not just a signature, it’s a process

Sexual assault victims must provide informed consent for a medical forensic exam. Although the concept of informed consent is a term that healthcare providers are very familiar with, there are additional legal implications associated with consent for the exam that providers need to understand. Victims need relevant information on the impact of participating in or declining each component of the exam.  

Presented by: Claudia J. Bayliff, Attorney at Law
Kim Day, Forensic Nursing Director, IAFN

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