Healthcare and forensic medical services standards

Healthcare and forensic medical services for people who have experienced rape, sexual assault or child sexual abuse: adults, young people and children: Standards (PDF version). Published by Healthcare Improvement Scotland April 2025.

Introduction

Standard 1: Trauma informed care and shared decision making

Standard 2: Collaborative leadership and governance

Standard 3: Staff training, education and support

Standard 4: Supporting and responding to initial disclosure: adults

Standard 5: Access to coordinated healthcare and support: adults

Standard 6: Forensic medical examination: adults

Standard 7: Healthcare, medical examinations and support for children and young people

Appendices

Glossary

References