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Medical Care After Assault
Medical steps that protect your health and support future legal options.
First Priority: Safety and Urgent Care
Within the First 24 Hours
Medical Documentation Matters
Lesson Outline
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Step 1
First Priority: Safety and Urgent Care
Step 2
Within the First 24 Hours
Step 3
Medical Documentation Matters
Step 4
Follow-Up Care
Section 1
First Priority: Safety and Urgent Care
- Move to a safe place and call for support if you can.
- If you have severe bleeding, breathing problems, or loss of consciousness, seek emergency care immediately.
- If possible, go with a trusted person to a clinic or hospital.
Section 2
Within the First 24 Hours
- Request a full medical examination and documentation of injuries.
- Ask about post-exposure care options and pregnancy prevention where relevant.
- Share any symptoms honestly, including pain, dizziness, panic, or sleep issues.
- Ask the clinician what follow-up visits are needed and when.
Section 3
Medical Documentation Matters
- Keep discharge notes, prescriptions, lab forms, and receipts.
- Request copies of reports and store them in a safe place.
- If you are not ready to report immediately, medical records can still support later action.
Section 4
Follow-Up Care
- Attend follow-up appointments even if you feel physically better.
- Ask for referrals to counseling and legal support services.
- Monitor emotional symptoms and seek mental health support early.
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