TY  - SER
AU  - Davies, Emma
AU  - Seymour,Fred
TI  - Medical evaluations in cases of suspected child sexual abuse: referrals and perceptions
SN  - 0028-8446
PY  - 2001///
CY  - Wellington
PB  - New Zealand Medical Association
KW  - FVC
KW  - CHILD NEGLECT
KW  - CHILDREN
KW  - EVIDENCE
KW  - FAMILIES
KW  - HEALTH
KW  - INTERVENTION
KW  - MEDICAL CARE
KW  - TREATMENT
KW  - CHILD ABUSE
KW  - CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
KW  - NEW ZEALAND
N1  - New Zealand Medical Journal 114(1136), 27 July 2001 : 334-335
N2  - The research discussed in this article explored referrals to medical evaluations in Auckland and the children's and primary carers' experiences of those evaluations. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with children and young people who had made clear disclosures of sexual abuse, their primary carers and the social workers involved. Results indicate more than 90% of children alleging penetration or attempted penetration were referred for a medical evaluation, but less than two-thirds of children alleging oral genital or digital contact abuse were referred. Although the majority perceived the medical practitioners positively, many also commented on the distressing nature of the examinations, the photographs of children's genitalia and lack of preparation for those examinations. It was concluded that a need exists for improved preparation of children and their primary carers for medical evaluations. Furthermore, it was suggested there should be ongoing discussion between referring agents and medical practitioners to ensure protocols are updated and adhered to.--AUTHOR'S ABSTRACT
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ER  -