Topic
Child Sexual Abuse: Overcoming Discomfort With the Medical Evaluation When Sexual Abuse Is Suspected

Presented By
Norrell K. Atkinson, MD, section chief, Child Protection Program, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children; assistant professor of pediatrics
Michelle Dominguez, MD, attending physician, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Child Protection Program; assistant professor of pediatrics

Learning Objectives

• Outline approach for evaluating sexual abuse concerns in a pediatric patient
• Review proper technique for examining and identifying female genital anatomy
• Recognize genital findings that are indicative of trauma
• Identify genital conditions that may mimic trauma

Target Audience
Physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing personnel, fellows, residents, medical students and other health care professionals who take care of children

Accreditation Statement
Tower Health is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Tower Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Claiming CME Credits
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