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ModernMedicine/Physician's Focus
Abuse of Children

It is essential for providers to know how to manage both the medical and psychological consequences of abuse. ModernMedicine offers articles on distinguishing between skin lesions from physical child abuse and those from certain cutaneous disorders, an in-depth review of the assessment, management, and legal aspects of child sexual abuse, and handouts for families and caregivers.

Covered in the Physician�s Focus:

  • Determining whether a skin injury could be physical abuse
  • Skin lesions that mimic abuse
  • Sexual abuse:
    • When to suspect it, how to assess for it
    • Management strategies and legal issues
  • A proven way to lower rates of child abuse
  • PATIENT HANDOUTS: Child neglect and psychological abuse, Child abuse – physical, and Child abuse - sexual

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