Last Updated on August 19, 2026
Introduction
• A service provided at all government general hospitals in Malaysia which caters to all cases pertaining to
abuse
abused physically, sexually or emotionally e.g. victim of domestic violence
Important Points
Different approach
• Triage counter: victim should be brought to a room with privacy without further history taking at the triaging counter
• Soft spoken & rapport building are the keys during history taking
• Emergency Physician must be involved if patient is in ED
Management in general
•
External physical examination
However, virginity test is not done Abbreviation: UPT Urine pregnancy test ===== Notes: • Taking oral contraceptive pills / on intrauterine contraceptive device DOES NOT rule out patient is not pregnant. • Therefore remember to check UPT for female patients in reproductive age, prior to X-rays / CT scan HIV, Hep B, Hep C Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Team
• Related to sexual abuse / rape cases:
UPT
• Police report is required
•
SCAN Team
Notes
• If patient/victim refused for examination, respect his/her decision