Assessing the Impact of Human Trafficking
Assess the impact on the patient's health and ensure s/he receives appropriate treatment.
If you have a clinical role, then the following information will be helpful for you.
General Health
A thorough physical examination should take place. This may include:
- Full medical history
- Questions around head trauma, eyes/ears/nose and throat
- Respiratory, cardiovascular, gastro-intestinal, musculoskeletal and neurological history questions
- Dermatological and nutritional queries
- If possible, assess the mental health of the patient or refer for an assessment if you have concerns
Click 'Sexual/Reproductive Health'
Sexual/Reproductive Health
For victims, or suspected victims, of sexual violence.
- Ask about any history of rape or other sexual trauma
- Treat any immediate physical or medical conditions and ascertain whether or not the patient wishes to report this to the police. If so, a forensic examination will be arranged
- Limit invasive examination and assess the need for further testing, e.g., for STIs or pregnancy, etc.
- Assess safety - is there an immediate or future safety risk?
- In cases of immediate danger: Can you contact other agencies? Do they want you to contact the police? Does the level of threat require you to take action?