Rape — Medical Examination and IPC Sections

A 19-year-old girl is brought to the hospital 6 hours after alleged sexual assault. The medico-legal examination is in progress. To confirm the *presence* of seminal fluid and establish recent sexual contact, which is the most appropriate initial screening investigation?

A 24-year-old woman presents to the emergency department 18 hours after alleged rape. She is conscious, cooperative, and medically stable. On examination, there are no visible injuries. She reports vaginal pain and mild bleeding. What is the most appropriate immediate next step in management?

A 19-year-old woman is brought to the hospital by her mother 6 hours after alleged rape by an acquaintance. During the forensic examination, the doctor finds no genital injuries but recovers semen from the vaginal swab. The patient is medically stable and denies any systemic injuries. What is the most appropriate next step?

A 24-year-old woman presents to the emergency department 6 hours after alleged rape. During the medical examination for evidence collection, the examining physician documents injuries. Which of the following is the most common site of injury in cases of sexual assault?

Regarding the medical examination of a rape victim, all of the following are mandatory components of the examination EXCEPT: