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Child protection and dermatology joint session

G/THUR/CPD1 UK SURVEY OF THE MEDICAL ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN IN WHOM THERE ARE CONCERNS REGARDING SEXUAL ABUSE
C. Hobbs, J. Price, A. Thomas.RCPCH, London, UK

Aims: To collect information about current UK practice in the medical examination of children in whom sexual abuse is suspected.

Methods: Two questionnaires were sent out to 383 named and designated doctors in child protection. The second detailed questionnaire was additionally sent to forensic medical examiners (FMEs) who examine children.

Results: With regard to colposcope use, of 249 replies from questionnaire 1, 133 had dedicated use, 32 shared use and 75 no access. 158 paediatricians, 88 FMEs and 2 others replied to questionnaire 2. 64/181 respondents indicated that the colposcope was sited in a dedicated area. Of 211 doctors who examined children, 142 made hand drawings, 199 used body plans, 11 used still film photography, 46 still digital photography and 52 videophotography. 88 photographed all findings, normal or abnormal and 36 only abnormal findings. Of 248 respondents, Paediatricians examined alone (110), . . . [Full text of this article]