The evaluation of sexual abuse in children

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Resumen

This 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.

Idioma originalEnglish (US)
Páginas (desde-hasta)506-512
Número de páginas7
PublicaciónPediatrics
Volumen116
N.º2
DOI
EstadoPublished - 2005
Publicado de forma externa

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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