title: Description and recording physical signs in suspected child sexual abuse.
abstract: The identification of child sexual abuse may depend on the accurate interpretation of abnormal physical signs. Therefore, it is necessary to have a consistent vocabulary and a full and accurate record of the findings (Report of the Inquiry into Child Abuse in Cleveland 1987). Our suggestions are intended to promote the development of a standard acceptable to all concerned with these problems.
authors.affiliation: University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Steiner
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004282:Documentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005836:Genitalia, Female / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010781:Photography; D010808:Physical Examination