The evaluation of children in the primary care setting when sexual abuse is suspected

This clinical report updates a 2005 report from the American Academy of Pediatrics on the evaluation of sexual abuse in children. The medical assessment of suspected child sexual abuse should include obtaining a history, performing a physical examination, and obtaining appropriate laboratory tests....

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 2013-08, Vol.132 (2), p.e558-e567
Main Authors: Jenny, Carole, Crawford-Jakubiak, James E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Care and treatment
Child
Child abuse & neglect
Child Abuse, Sexual - diagnosis
Child Abuse, Sexual - legislation & jurisprudence
Child Abuse, Sexual - psychology
Child Abuse, Sexual - therapy
Child sexual abuse
Childrens health
Cooperative Behavior
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication
Interview, Psychological
Male
Mandatory Reporting
Medical History Taking
Pediatrics
Physical Examination - methods
Primary Health Care
Professional-Family Relations
Self Disclosure
Sex crimes
Sexually abused children
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - diagnosis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - psychology
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - therapy
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Summary:This clinical report updates a 2005 report from the American Academy of Pediatrics on the evaluation of sexual abuse in children. The medical assessment of suspected child sexual abuse should include obtaining a history, performing a physical examination, and obtaining appropriate laboratory tests. The role of the physician includes determining the need to report suspected sexual abuse; assessing the physical, emotional, and behavioral consequences of sexual abuse; providing information to parents about how to support their child; and coordinating with other professionals to provide comprehensive treatment and follow-up of children exposed to child sexual abuse.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.2013-1741