For the purposes of §§ 22-22-26 to 22-22-26.4 , inclusive, and §§ 22-22-26.6 to 22-22-26.8 , inclusive, the following terms mean: (1) "Forensic medical examination," a medical assessment, administered in accordance with § 22-22-26.6 , with the following components: (a) Examination of physical trauma; (b) Patient interview, determination of medical history, triage, and consultation; and (c) Collection and evaluation of any evidence, including any photographic documentation; preservation and maintenance of the chain of custody of evidence; medical specimen collection; and any assessment of whether an alcohol-facilitated sexual assault or a drug-facilitated sexual assault occurred and any toxicology screening deemed necessary by the attending physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or sexual assault nurse examiner; (2) "Sexual assault nurse examiner," a registered nurse, licensed in accordance with chapter 36-9 , who has completed specialized education and clinical training in the medical forensic care of patients who have experienced sexual assault; and (3) "Sexual assault response team," a multidisciplinary, interagency group of law enforcement officials, health care providers, victim advocates, and representatives from state's attorney offices, who collaborate to provide a coordinated response to sexual assault and to improve health and judicial outcomes for victims.
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