What happens during a sexual assault medical forensic exam?
Once consent is obtained from the patient, a medical history is taken by the SANE to determine injuries and appropriate medical treatment for the patient. The next step is a head-to-toe examination, including the genital area, in order for the SANE to document trauma to any part of the body. Last, a collection of forensic evidence is done, and a sexual assault evidence collection kit is sometimes used.
