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Direct linkAdams, Joyce A.; Starling, Suzanne P.; Frasier, Lori D.; Palusci, Vincent J.; Shapiro, Robert Allan; Finkel, Martin A.; Botash, Ann S. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2012
Objectives: (1) The purpose of this study was to assess the ability of clinicians who examine children for suspected sexual abuse to recognize and interpret normal and abnormal ano-genital findings in magnified photographs using an online survey format. (2) Determine which factors in education, clinical practice, and case review correlate with…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Accuracy, Clinical Diagnosis
Finkel, Martin A.; Alexander, Randell A. – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 2011
A key portion of the medical evaluation of child sexual abuse is the medical history. This differs from interviews or histories obtained by other professionals in that it is focuses more on the health and well-being of the child. Careful questions should be asked about all aspects of the child's medical history by a skilled, compassionate,…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Medical Evaluation, Physical Examinations
Finkel, Martin A. – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 2011
The most available form of evidence in child sexual abuse cases is what the child has to say about his or her alleged experience. The most difficult skill for clinicians to develop is the "how tos" of talking to children in a developmentally appropriate, nonjudgmental, facilitative, and empathetic manner. This manuscript provides insight into…
Descriptors: Evidence, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Peer reviewedFinkel, Martin A. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1998
Reviews the technical conduct of the child-sexual-abuse medical examination and offers a research agenda. Introduction of the colposcope in the early 1980s is noted, as are other technological advances, such as the videocolposcopy and linkage with computer technology. Achievement highlights in the last 20 years of research are identified, along…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Clinical Diagnosis, History, Medical Evaluation
