The initial medical assessment of possible child sexual abuse: History, history, history

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dc.contributor.authorDubowitz, H., Finkel, M., Feigelman, S., & Lyon, T. D.
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-20T18:52:35Z
dc.date.available2023-11-20T18:52:35Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractPrimary care professionals (PCPs) can play a valuable role in the initial assessment of possible child sexual abuse (CSA), an all too prevalent problem. PCPs, however, are often reluctant to conduct these assessments. The goal of this paper is to help PCPs be more competent and comfortable playing a limited but key role. This is much needed as there may be no need for further assessment and also because of a relative paucity of medical experts in this area. While some children present with physical problems, the child’s history is generally the critical information. This article therefore focuses on practical guidance regarding history taking when CSA is suspected, incorporating evidence from research on forensic interviewing. We have been mindful of the practical constraints of a busy practice and the role of the public agencies in fully investigating possible child sexual abuse. The approach also enables PCPs to support children and their families.en_US
dc.identifier.citationDubowitz, H., Finkel, M., Feigelman, S., & Lyon, T. D. (2023). The Initial Medical Assessment of Possible Child Sexual Abuse: History, History, History 11 6 23. Academic Pediatrics.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://works.bepress.com/thomaslyon/205/
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11212/6019
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherAcademic Pediatricsen_US
dc.subjectchild sexual abuseen_US
dc.subjectmedical evaluationen_US
dc.subjecthistory takingen_US
dc.subjectphysicianen_US
dc.titleThe initial medical assessment of possible child sexual abuse: History, history, historyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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