The Importance of the Medical Forensic Exam: Tips for the Title IX Coordinator-Tips for the Title IX Coordinator

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The video discusses the importance of the Medical Forensic Exam and provides tips for Title IX Coordinators. It explains the roles of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE), Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SAFE), and Forensic Nurse Examiners (FNE). The process of becoming a SANE is detailed, emphasizing standardized education guidelines. The video emphasizes the patient's control in deciding to undergo a medical forensic exam and outlines the exam components, including evidence collection and treatment options. It addresses intimate partner violence and the multidisciplinary team approach to handling campus sexual assault cases. A case scenario is presented to illustrate the necessary steps for a Title IX Coordinator when a student reports sexual assault. The video emphasizes patient empowerment, timely care, and coordination among advocates and healthcare providers.

Keywords

Medical Forensic Exam

Title IX coordinators

sexual assault

forensic evidence

trauma-informed

multidisciplinary team approach

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

evidence collection

intimate partner violence

patient empowerment