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Peer reviewedWarner-Rogers, Jody E.; And Others – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1996
This study, with 60 medical students and 15 pediatricians, found that a delay in seeking medical attention and an explanation for the presenting injuries that was discrepant from the physical findings impacted the identification and reporting of child abuse. Positive correlations were found between identification and reporting of abuse. (CR)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Clinical Diagnosis, Compliance (Legal), Identification
Peer reviewedHeger, Astrid H. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1996
The development of the medical examination as a tool in diagnosing child sexual abuse is discussed. The role of the medical professional in promoting conservative and appropriate diagnosis and treatment and in providing a scientific base for the recognition of child sexual abuse is reviewed. (CR)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Clinical Diagnosis, Evaluation Methods, Evidence (Legal)
