Human trafficking is a major global public health concern. It is a grave crime that violates human rights. Contrary to healthcare providers' perceptions, victims of human trafficking come in contact with the healthcare system while being trafficked, with the emergency department being the most frequented setting for medical treatment. In this article, we explore the anatomy of human trafficking, including the scope of the problem, definitions, and types and elements of human trafficking. The roles of clinicians, particularly emergency department nurses and advanced practice nurses, in screening and identifying those at risk are examined. Clinical practice tools and guidelines that may be used by clinicians to guide the treatment of human trafficking victims are reviewed. Finally, current strategies and resources that address human trafficking are presented. For the purpose of this article, the terms "human trafficking" or "trafficking" will be used throughout. © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Human trafficking "Blues strategies" Screening tools forensic nursing

Needs Assessment Physician's Role anatomy human emergency ward screening nurse attitude Nurse's Role Surveys and Questionnaires advanced practice nurse forensic medicine patient safety Humans Mandatory Reporting risk factor Risk Factors questionnaire prevention and control victim human trafficking legislation and jurisprudence physician attitude human experiment Medical History Taking Physical Examination anamnesis practice guideline Learning forensic nursing