Forensic Healthcare Program 

Mission

Provide timely, compassionate, patient-centered, trauma-informed healthcare to eligible patients upon report of interpersonal violence (IPV) such as sexual assault, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, child abuse and neglect, or other acts of unwanted violence.

Our Team

(FHP-D/M) Forensic Healthcare Program Manager/ Medical Director

Provider, with prescription authority, who oversees the program and staff

(FHP-CC) Forensic Healthcare Program Care Coordinator

Provider who coordinates follow up care and assists with patient care plan development

(FHE-A) Forensic Healthcare Examiner Adult/Adolescent

Specially trained providers who perform a medical forensic initial examination

(FHP-F) Forensic Healthcare Program Follow-Up Provider

Provider who provides follow up care for forensic healthcare patients after their initial exam

Hours of Operation to Receive Care

Our Forensic Healthcare Program is based out of the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Emergency Department. You can report 24/7 to request medical forensic care.

Sexual Assault Forensic Exam

The most important aspect of the exam is the patient. Every portion of the exam can be modified or not completed per the patient’s request. This exam occurs when there is report of a sexual assault.

• Patient Consent
• Patient History
• Assault History
• Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault Toxicology Kit (Unrestricted Reports Only)
• Physical Exam
• Photographs
• Forensic Samples

Forensic Exam (FHEX)

The most important aspect of the exam is the patient.  Every portion of the exam can be modified or not completed per the patient’s request. This exam occurs when there is report of physical violence or abuse.

• Patient Consent
• Patient History
• Abuse History
• Physical Exam
• Photographs
• Forensic Samples

Forensic Healthcare Provider Follow Up Care

• Initial 24-72 hours
  • Discuss medical needs
  • Review lab results
  • Repeat photographs if needed
• 3 and 6 weeks
  • Discuss medical needs
  • Repeat lab work
• 3 and 6 months
  • Discuss medical needs
  • Repeat lab work