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_aDavies, Emma
245 _aMedical evaluations in cases of suspected child sexual abuse :
_breferrals and perceptions
_cDavies, Emma; Seymour, Fred
260 _aWellington
_bNew Zealand Medical Association
_c2001
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500 _aNew Zealand Medical Journal 114(1136), 27 July 2001 : 334-335
520 _aThe 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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_aCHILD NEGLECT
_9114
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_aCHILDREN
_9127
650 2 7 _aEVIDENCE
_9237
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_aFAMILIES
_9238
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_aHEALTH
_9283
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_aINTERVENTION
_9326
650 5 _aMEDICAL CARE
_9368
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_aTREATMENT
_9613
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_aCHILD ABUSE
_2FVC
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_aCHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
651 4 _aNEW ZEALAND
_92588
700 1 _aSeymour, Fred
_92089
773 0 _tNew Zealand Medical Journal 114(1136), 27 July 2001 : 334-335
830 _aNew Zealand Medical Journal
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856 4 _uhttps://global-uploads.webflow.com/5e332a62c703f653182faf47/5e332a62c703f6f0512fc6b8_Vol-114-No-1136-27-July-2001.pdf
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_cARTICLE