Medical Evaluation Of Suspected Child Abuse

Evaluation of Suspected Child Physical Abuse

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/119/6/1232/70638/Evaluation-of-Suspected-Child-Physical-Abuse

Accurate identification of children who are suspected victims of abuse can facilitate appropriate evaluation, referral, investigation, and outcomes for these children and their families. 16 Children usually sustain abuse at the hands of a caregiver who …

Child abuse - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/child-abuse/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20370867

The Evaluation of Suspected Child Physical Abuse

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/135/5/e20150356/33747/The-Evaluation-of-Suspected-Child-Physical-Abuse

If child abuse is suspected, based on history or physical examination findings, a thorough examination with the child undressed (in a gown) is necessary. The …

Medical Responses to Child Abuse and Neglect

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Describes how medical providers involved in child abuse cases are often physicians such as pediatricians, family practitioners, emergency medicine physicians, gynecologists, …

Evaluation of Physical Abuse in Children | AAFP

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The evaluation of a child suspected of being physically abused is a common and serious problem for any physician who cares for children. A history …

Identification, Screening, and Assessment of Child Abuse & Neglect

https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/assessment/family-assess/id-can/

Outlines the legal definition of child abuse and neglect; the different types of abuse and neglect; and the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, including human trafficking. …

Updated Guidelines for the Medical Assessment and Care of

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Updated Guidelines for the Medical Assessment and Care of Children Who May Have Been Sexually Abused Updated Guidelines for the Medical Assessment and Care of Children …

Updated Guidelines for the Medical Assessment and Care of …

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The medical evaluation is an important part of the clinical and legal process when child sexual abuse is suspected. Practitioners whoexamine children need to be up to date on …

Medical evaluation of suspected child sexual abuse: 2011 update

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21970647/

The medical evaluation of children with suspected sexual abuse includes more than just the physical examination of the child. The importance of taking a detailed medical …

Medical Evaluation of Suspected Child Sexual Abuse: 2011 Update

https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/medical-evaluation-suspected-child-sexual-abuse-2011-update

The medical evaluation of children with suspected sexual abuse includes more than just the physical examination of the child. The importance of taking a detailed medical …