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Specializes in ED.

ok, sorry for putting this in the general forum, but need fast help. i have a case coming to the hospital that happened in jamaca on saturday around 10pm. i am in west virginia. do i contact the fbi? any other contacts that should be made? have never had an international case and nether have my cohorts here. thanks!!!

Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

A case? What kind of case? If it's a transferred patient, won't some paperwork come along with him/her?

Specializes in ED.

A sexual assault case, this is not a transfer patient

Would a women's shelter be able to provide some legal guidance? Surely they would have an attorney contact who might be able to help.

Specializes in ED.

Thanks guys for the quick responses, got to go do this now.

Specializes in Derm/Wound Care/OP Surgery/LTC.

Please let us know how it went and what you had to do. Wish we had better information for you...

Specializes in Cardiac, ER.

I would assume that the local law enforcement would be able to guide you. We are required to contact law enforcement in the county the assault occured,...let us know how this was handled.

I would do what you would normally do for a local patient....I would contact the local police department then let them decide how to proceed with any investigation...

Specializes in Cardiac, ER.

SOOooooooo,...what happened? How was this handled? :hngon:

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