How do health care personnel investigate a rape or violent sexual encounter?

"In the majority of cases, a search of the victim's clothing for crime evidence is done at the hospital. This is often a better setting in which to ask the victim to disrobe, take photographs of any injuries to her body and place each article of clothing in a separate container for later lab analysis. The chain of custody of evidence is vital, so a police officer must accompany the victim to the hospital, meaning an officer must ride in the ambulance with the victim" as told by http://www.policeone.com/police-products/investigation/evidence-management/articles/139768-Investigating-rape-crimes-Part-2-Evidence-collection-and-analysis/

www.womensnews.org makes note that "Hospitals in large cities often staff medical personnel with specialized training in the physical examinations required, as well as rape counselors who can provide psychological services for the victim." The doctors and health personnel must be very gentle and take great medical care of rape victims. Collecting evidence is imperative but making sure they have a comfortable stay and receive necessary care should be primary focus!