Citation

Hodes D, Creighton SM. Arch. Dis. Child. Educ. Pract. Ed. 2017; 102(1): 14-18.

Affiliation

Department of Women's Health, University College London Hospital, London, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/archdischild-2016-311296

PMID

28100673

Abstract

It is now mandatory for health, social care professionals and teachers to report to the police all under-18s where female genital mutilation (FGM) has been disclosed by the child or where physical signs of FGM are seen. Such referrals are likely to result in a request for medical examination. New multiagency statutory guidance sets out instructions for physical examination but provides no details how services should be set-up. This review gives practical guidance learnt from the first year of the UK's only dedicated children's FGM service.

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Language: en

Keywords

Child Abuse; Paediatric Practice