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You can now book an appointment for a Forensic Nurse Examiner Service

Forensic Nurse Examiner Services – Nanaimo Region

Eligibility

– Survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence

– All ages and all genders

– Services available up to 7 days post-incident

You can now book an appointment to see the Forensic Nurse Examiner

Call 1-833-688-8722 to book an appointment at the Thunderbird Wing of the Central Nanaimo Urgent and Primary Care Centre

Access Points

  1. Emergency Department – Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH)

– Available 24/7

– Ask to see a Forensic Nurse Examiner

 

  1. Central Nanaimo Urgent and Primary Care Centre – Thunderbird Wing

– Call 1-833-688-8722 to book an appointment

– Open for forensic nursing care until 3:00 PM daily

– After 3:00 PM, patients should attend NRGH Emergency Department

 

Three Care Pathways

  1. Medical Care Only

– Medical treatment and documentation

– No forensic samples collected

– No report to law enforcement

 

  1. Medical + Forensic Sample Collection (No Report)

– Medical treatment

– Forensic documentation and sample collection

– Samples stored for up to one year

– No report to law enforcement

 

  1. Full Medical + Forensic Care with Reporting

– Medical treatment

– Forensic documentation and sample collection

– Samples handed over to law enforcement

– Report made to RCMP

Check out the Island Health Website for more information https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-services/forensic-nursing-services/forensic-nursing-services

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