Ethical approach to genital examination of children
Date
1999
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Canadian Family Physician
Abstract
Genital examination of children requires ethical standards that should become routine practice in physicians' offices. The following practices are recommended for genital examination of pediatric patients. With careful planning and attention to detail, physicians can convey respect to young patients and gain their confidence, so that the genital examination is a nonthreatening, nontraumatic experience. (Document Text)
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child abuse, sexual abuse, physical examination, diagnosis, International Resources, Canada, research
Citation
Canadian Paediatric Society. Community Paediatrics Committee (1999). Ethical approach to genital examination of children. Canadian Family Physician, 45, 1941