RN Jewish General Hospital Beaconsfield, Quebec, Canada
Summary: Identifying the knowledge gaps that exist amongst graduating paramedics regarding medico-legal care for victims of sexual assault in Montreal and effectively providing this necessary information.
Learning Objectives:
the extensive knowledge gaps that exist amongst graduating primary care paramedics in Montreal regarding the management of victims of sexual assault.
the impact that even a short lecture developed and delivered by another healthcare provider can have on graduating students and how it can eliminate many of the gaps identified.
the reasons why in Montreal, a emergency room nurse with an education in forensic nursing and ongoing involvement in care for victims of sexual assault, is a good fit for this teaching.
