Re: impact on prepubertal children of medical exams for alleged CSA?

Try this Dr. Fish, and the accompanying references:

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3225/is_5_63/ai_71267979

In a message dated 8/4/2004 9:49:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, vfish@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

I recently asked if anyone know of data regarding the impact on young
children of repeated interviewing for child sexual abuse. I appreciate very
much all the comments that were made. I'm now at a point of looking at the
literature on the impact of anogenital medical exams of young children
where sexual abuse has been alleged. I am finding some literature on this,
but would be grateful for any tips. Particularly, I'm again most interested
if there's data on instances where it's likely the child was not actually
abused but where--because of repeated allegations--the child has been or
might be repeatedly medically examined. But I'm interested in the research
overall in this area, as well.
Also, I have the impression that the medical community and child abuse
experts regard the anogenital medical exam as something certainly to be
done when necessary, but not a procedure one would do without a compelling
reason. Am I getting that right?

Dean Tong, Forensic Consultant
10246 Hunters Haven Blvd.
Riverview, FL 33569
813-671-4190, Ph/Fax
813-417-5362, Cell
813-278-8356, National Pager
1-800-854-0735, Books/Interviews
DeanTong@xxxxxxx, E-Mail
abuse-excuse.com, Website

DISCLAIMER:

Dean Tong is not an Attorney. The contents of this e-mail in no way constitutes legal advice and is the opinion of the sender, only. Please do not construe the substance of this e-mail to be consistent with legal advice and if you have any questions, concerns, or comments please seek advice from a local Attorney from your States' Bar Association.