The accredited health care practitioner may give you treatment to stop you from getting these diseases from the sexual assault. The chance of getting AIDS after one sexual assault is slight. Unfortunately there is always a possibility of getting AIDS, especially if you have been assaulted over a long period of time. This will understandably cause a great deal of concern for you. It is very important to know that the reason the accredited health care practitioner examines you, is to collect evidence for the court case.
Procedures differ from one health care facility to another.
In some places the accredited health care practitioner may possibly not give you any treatment for pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. You must therefore go as soon as possible to a clinic or a hospital or your own doctor so that they can treat you. After Being Raped It is important to remember that there is always someone who can help you, like a friend, a family member, a rape counsellor, church or spiritual leader, psychologist or employer. There are a number of things you may feel after being sexually assaulted. Always remember that whatever you feel is understandable and that being sexually assaulted is never your fault.