title: Counselling the victims of child sexual assault.
abstract: When the doctor encounters real or suspected child sexual abuse it is important to act responsibly in the best interests of the child. This means seeking advice from experts, arranging an appropriate referral and reporting the abuse. The practitioner should not attempt to solve the problem alone but should seek assistance from a professional team experienced in this complex area. Support for the practitioner is as important as support for the victim.
authors.affiliation: Sexual Assault Centre, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McMichael
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000523:psychology*; D003376:Counseling; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010819:Physician's Role; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012949:Social Work, Psychiatric; D014739:Victoria