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SOPS For Examination of Survivors of Sexual Assault

This document outlines standard operating procedures (SOPs) for examining survivors of sexual assault. It states that the examining doctor must first rule out any emergency medical conditions and stabilize the survivor before conducting the medical legal examination. The case should be registered as a medico-legal case (MLC) and the examination room should have the stamp "OSCC FREE" to indicate all treatment will be free. Written informed consent is required from the survivor or guardian depending on age. The survivor has the right to refuse consent or stop the examination at any time. The doctor must treat the survivor with respect and sensitivity.

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SOPS For Examination of Survivors of Sexual Assault

This document outlines standard operating procedures (SOPs) for examining survivors of sexual assault. It states that the examining doctor must first rule out any emergency medical conditions and stabilize the survivor before conducting the medical legal examination. The case should be registered as a medico-legal case (MLC) and the examination room should have the stamp "OSCC FREE" to indicate all treatment will be free. Written informed consent is required from the survivor or guardian depending on age. The survivor has the right to refuse consent or stop the examination at any time. The doctor must treat the survivor with respect and sensitivity.

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4 SOPS for examination of survivors of sexual assault

I hvtn-rail SOPS for all survivors


the -turv-ivor will be received by the EMO on reporting to the casualty. He will examine and rule out
Ittv tltreatening conditions/ emergency. If any such condition is present, EMO to immediately inform
l|"n|iL'Cll\/C emergency (Surgery/ Med/ Paeds/ Ortho/ Gynae & Obs). as is routine and complete the
tttltttission formalities.
I ttrthcr. EMO to register the case as an MLC and get the emergency card/ Observation File prepared
for till survivors of sexual assault.
I he IMO is to bear in mind that informing the police and registering the case as an MLC is his duty
.t-. .t government officer and no consent is required for this.
t It \ttl'ViVOl‘ is taken to lCU/ OT for emergency intervention. medico legal examination to be deferred
till the survivor_ stabilizes and the emergency abates. The tnedico legal examination is then to be
mtttlttcted where the survivor is admitted once she/ he can give valid consent/ consent taken frotn
i‘ClllilVCS.
t It computer is not available at the lCU/ OT for online completion of the said report. the same to be
prepared on hardcopy of MEDLEaPR Proforma and submitted as such. stating reason for the same on
the hard copy.
» \tlt’Viv0r can be
it. Brought by Police — Application for examination to be taken from the 1/0.
h. Brought by Relatives/ Self Inform Police & register the case as an MLC.
c. Sent by Court Order:- Order itself is sufficient for conducting the tnedieolegal examination.
utter written informed consent ofthe survivor.
I he case tile will have the Statnp “OSCC FRl’.l£" as all treatment. investigations and post treatment
I"ollrm= up. tncdicines. etc will be free for the survivor. This stamp will be in the custody ofthe EMO.
l he survivor is entitled to a copy of the complete treatment record and MLR and the same is to be
provided to her’ him free ofcost.
.\' IIMO“ Forensic Medicine Demonstrator’ SR (iynae Obs on OSU‘ duty. as per the case. to be called
and survivor to be sent to OSCC rootn along with an attendant ofthe hospital.
‘I. \\’ritten informed consent of the survivor if she/ he is tnore than I2 yeats and of sound mind is to be
taken after explaining in detail the nature and purpose of the cxztmination. as detailed in the
Ml’.lf)l_F.aPR Proforma. if patient <12 yrs/ mentally unsound or unstable, consent from parents/
guardians is to be taken. it is to be remembered that ifa survivor is tnore than 12 years and of sound/'
stable mind. ONLY she/ he can give/ refuse consent and none else.
It). ll‘ survivor is <12 years but is not accompanied by anyone. then consent for examination will be
given by the Medical Superintendent/ Nodal Officer or by any one in whom said power has been
vested upon. in this case. a person nominated by Medical Superintendent of the hospital will be
present at the time ofexamination ifsurvivor has no objection to the same.
I I. ll‘ survivor refuses consent despite counseling and explanation, infortned refusal to be recorded on
the l\/ll-IDLEaPR Proforma in front of two witnesses and she/ he is not be examined.
I2. Survivor can refuse consent at any point once the examination starts. It‘ the refusal persists even after
proper couttseling. the same to be recorded and further examination stopped.
I3. liven after initial refusal for examination, if during the course of stay in the hospital survivor of
sexual assault wants to get herselfl himself examined and gives consent for the same. she/ he should
be examined and injuries as well as samples to be taken in light of the current situation.
ll. Doctor to observe and see whether the survivor (child) is uncotnfortable in presence of person
accompanying. if in doubt. person accompanying to be sent out and survivor questioned
sympathetically and in simple words the reason for discomfort. ll‘ survivor wishes. instead of
accompanying person. any other relative/ person nominated by the MS to be present during
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Now the xurvivor is to be taken to 0SCC Examination Room.
IS. 'l'rcat the survivor with respect. be sensitive to her/ his needs and never try to be judgmental about
anything the survivor says.
lo. Try to establish rapport with survivor and obtain a detailed history of the incident and post incident
activities in the survivors own words. without interruption or as little interruption as possible. If any
points remain unanswered. as per the MEDLl3aPR proforma, they should be got clarified.

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