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How EM Physicians Should Manage Their Legal and Medical Duties

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A 16-year-old female presents to the emergency department (ED) after being sexually assaulted by two males at a party at her friend’s house. The key to answering this question, no matter where you are, is to engage your hospital attorney or risk manager. Mandatory reporting and adolescent sexual assault.