You will probably speak to a nurse or other emergency room personnel before the doctor sees you. First they will ask routine questions about your vital statistics, medical insurance, allergies, and the type of birth control you use. They also need to know whether you're in pain, when you last had sex before the rape, and the date of your last period. By finding out how recently you menstruated, they can determine how likely it is that the attacker made you pregnant.
They will also ask questions about the assault; for example, whether the rapist used a condom, whether he bled or had an ejaculation, and whether you scratched him. Tell the doctor or nurses everything you recall. If you're not sure of the details, simply say you don't remember. The answers you give to their questions may become part of the record if you go to court.
A nurse may also take pictures of your visible injuries. (Sometimes it takes several days for bruises and other injuries to appear, so you will want to ask a friend to take instant photographs of anything that shows up after your hospital visit.)
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