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ALGORITHM St. Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre ADULTS WITH CAPACITY*. In all cases consideration must be given to: General welfare of the complainant Medical needs including: Injuries Emergency contraception Post- exposure prophylaxis Advice on STI screening
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ALGORITHM St. Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral CentreADULTS WITH CAPACITY* • In all cases consideration must be given to: • General welfare of the complainant • Medical needs including: • Injuries • Emergency contraception • Post- exposure prophylaxis • Advice on STI screening • Safeguarding issues including possible child protection issues. • Retaining forensic evidence e.g. sanitary wear/underwear If the patient lacks capacity always consider what is in their BEST INTERESTS