Citation

Dowd SB, Davidhizar RE. Health Care Superv. 1996; 15(1): 61-67.

Affiliation

University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Aspen Systems)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10159640

Abstract

Child sexual abuse is a problem that often can be stopped or prevented if reported. This article summarizes child sexual abuse: its incidence, signs and symptoms. and legal and ethical issues. Through a case study, a five-step approach to the reporting of child sexual abuse is presented to help health care professionals and supervisors in fulfilling their ethical and legal obligations.

Language: en