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Further technical considerations regarding conducting and documenting the child sexual abuse medical examination

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The technical conduct of medical examination for sexually abused victims depends upon the ability of the examiner, the technique used and the equipment utilized. In the examination of the sex organ, extensive knowledge regarding the anatomy is primarily important since the medical observation must be documented accurately. Photographic documentation using photocolposcopy should be of superior quality. Technological equipment used in the examination must be easily available, easy to use, of superior quality, accurate and affordable.

Author: Levitt, Carolyn
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishers
Publication Name: Child Abuse and Neglect
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0145-2134
Year: 1998

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Technical conduct of the child sexual abuse medical examination

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Research on medical diagnosis is an important aspect in the investigation of child sexual abuse. The technical conduct of child sexual abuse medical examination is important in understanding the medical complications of the offense. The role of technology in the enhancement and improvement of the medical examination is significant since it leads to improved visualization of the medical observation connected to the offense. The barriers to the research are cooperation of the victims and equipment for medical examination.

Author: Finkel, Martin A.
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishers
Publication Name: Child Abuse and Neglect
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0145-2134
Year: 1998

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Technical conduct of the child sexual abuse medical examination

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A panel discussion concerning technical conduct of child sexual abuse medical examination is presented. Diagnostic technology is primarily important in the examination. Tactical and technical skills must be competent in collecting medical history to be used as legal evidence. Disclosure rates of patients for physicians are compared with other professionals. Photographic documentation of the medical evidence is a standard for the screening protocol.

Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishers
Publication Name: Child Abuse and Neglect
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0145-2134
Year: 1998
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Subjects list: Research, Methods, Medical screening, Health screening, Child sexual abuse, Sexually abused children
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