American Medical Association Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines on Child Sexual Abuse

Arch Fam Med. 1993 Jan;2(1):19-27. doi: 10.1001/archfami.2.1.19.

Abstract

Intrafamilial child sexual abuse is a manifestation of a dysfunctional family. The physician should focus on assessment of the immediate safety and long-term best interests of the child as well as on protection of the child from further harm.

Publication types

  • Guideline
  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • American Medical Association
  • Child
  • Child Abuse, Sexual / diagnosis*
  • Child Abuse, Sexual / physiopathology
  • Child Abuse, Sexual / therapy*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Documentation
  • Humans
  • Physician's Role*
  • United States