The Evaluation of Sexual Abuse in Children

dc.creatorKellogg, N.
dc.date.accessioned2013-09-19T16:26:55Z
dc.date.available2013-09-19T16:26:55Z
dc.date.issued2005-09-08
dc.descriptionThis clinical report serves to update the statement titled Guidelines for the Evaluation of Sexual Abuse of Children, which was first published in 1991 and revised in 1999. The medical assessment of suspected sexual abuse is outlined with respect to obtaining a history, physical examination, and appropriate laboratory data. The role of the physician may include determining the need to report sexual abuse; assessment of the physical, emotional, and behavioral consequences of sexual abuse; and coordination with other professionals to provide comprehensive treatment and follow-up of victims. Pediatrics 2005;116:506 512; child sexual abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, medical assessment.
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dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11212/715
dc.identifier.urihttp://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/116/2/506.long
dc.publisherAmerican Academy of Pediatrics-Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect
dc.subjectBest Practices-Medical Assessment
dc.titleThe Evaluation of Sexual Abuse in Children

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