Citation

Thompson KM. JAAPA 2020; 33(1): 39-44.

Affiliation

Katherine M. Thompson practices in urgent care in Bellevue, Wash., and is chief executive officer and founder of IPV Educators LLC, which educates healthcare providers about interpersonal violence. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, American Academy of Physicians Assistants)

DOI

10.1097/01.JAA.0000615492.62183.92

PMID

31880649

Abstract

Sexual assault is a widespread problem in US communities, affecting about one in every three women and one in every eight men. These assaults reverberate through the lives of survivors and their loved ones, often for decades or even a lifetime. Healthcare providers must be empowered and equipped to contribute to the medical and mental health of survivors. This article provides a framework for that knowledge and empowerment.

Language: en