Abstract

LAPENA, S.; GAZTAMBIDE, A.  and  HUARTE, I.. Sexual assault. Anales Sis San Navarra [online]. 2009, vol.32, suppl.1, pp.59-63. ISSN 1137-6627.

Offences involving sexual assault are an issue of the greatest current interest in different social fields (legal, medical, police, criminological...). They are significant due to their frequency and to the legal, physical and psychological repercussions involved. It is therefore important to clearly understand the pattern of action in Accidents and Emergencies facing such cases. Great detail is required in the gynaecological report and the taking of samples, prophylaxes for sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies must be given and psychological support provided.

Keywords : Multidisciplinarity; Psychological sphere; Sexually transmitted diseases; Follow up.

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