Best Clinical Practices for Male Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: “Do No Harm”.
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2014
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The Permanente Journal
Abstract
The health care literature describes treatment challenges and recommended alterations
in practice procedures for female survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a subtype of
adverse childhood experiences. Currently, there are no concomitant recommendations
for best clinical practices for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse or other adverse
clinical experiences. Anecdotal information suggests ways physicians can address the
needs of adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse by changes in communication,
locus of control, and consent/permission before and during physical examinations and
procedures. The intent of this article is to act as a catalyst for improved patient care and
more research focused on the identification and optimal responses to the needs of men
with adverse childhood experiences in the health care setting.
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Keywords
treatment, survivors, male victims, clinical practice
Citation
Gallo-Silver, L., Anderson, C. M., & Romo, J. (2014). Best Clinical Practices for Male Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: “Do No Harm”. The Permanente Journal, 18(3), 82-87.