CARE Program (Child Abuse Referral and Evaluation)
Information for Professionals
about Child Sexual Abuse
Health care professionals are in a unique position to identify abused and neglected children. Routine medical care affords an opportunity to address family issues that may lead to abuse and neglect while physical examinations allow for identification of abusive injuries.
The Need for Professional Education...
Diagnosis of abuse requires a broad base of pediatric knowledge
Subtle signs and symptoms can be missed or accidental injuries or medical conditions may be mistaken for abuse
Abused children require skilled medical evaluations and care in order to assess injury and provide support for emotional healing
A critical step in the process of identifying and prosecuting child abuse is a medical assessment by a health care provider with specialized training in this area.
How We Can Help the Health Care Professional...
By offering a single, comprehensive source of child abuse information that provides tools and resources with which to diagnose and manage child and adolescent abuse victims through www.ChildAbuseMD.com.
To learn the basics of the pediatric sexual abuse evaluation, we offer on-line access to a
comprehensive basic course
in child sexual abuse.
Continuing education credits are offered through Upstate Medical University Continuing Medical Education Office.
Health care professionals are in a unique position to identify abused and neglected children. Routine medical care affords an opportunity to address family issues that may lead to abuse and neglect while physical examinations allow for identification of abusive injuries.
