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here is no requirement of a police report,citizenship,residence,or insurance status to receive a medical forensic exam. An interpreter can be provided by phone if needed.
,Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Exam
,IPV exams are conducted 24/7 at
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Emergency Department
Washington,DC 20010
If it has been more than 30 days,please suggest that the patient go to one of two Domestic Violence Intake Centers (DVIC) in the city. The patient will be able to meet with a DC SAFE advocate,ask questions,and be referred to appropriate services.
,Sexual Assault (SANE) Exam
,If you want to refer a patient within 96 hours of an assault,please call the DC SANE Provider Hotline at 866-777-777 (Please note: this number is ONLY for healthcare professionals and members of law enforcement. Victims should call our DC SANE Call Center Hotline at 800-777-7777).
SANE exams are conducted 24/7 at
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Emergency Department
Washington,DC 20010
If it’s been more than 96 hours,please suggest that the patient call the Network for Victim Recovery of DC at 202-777-7777 during regular business hours (9-5 Monday through Friday). They can connect the patient with a large number of other services.
*Click here for a list of medical facilities in Maryland and Virginia that provide medical forensic exams for victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.
If you are interested in becoming a forensic nurse,look through this site to learn more about training options and requirements.
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