Abuse and Neglect in children - types, signs, and management principles
The post covers abuse and neglect in children, covering the following topics
- Definition,
- Types of abuse,
- Clinical signs and when to suspect,
- General principles of management.
- Legislations
It is a commonly asked question theory exam. A lot of questions are asked in the past papers. Take a look at all topics
- Management of the sex abused child (1995/2)15
- Define child abuse. List the etiology of child abuse in India. Outline strategies for prevention.
(2004/2) - Discuss Child maltreatment. What are the factors related with child abuse (2005)5+5
- Define Child Abuse. Describe clinical manifestations of Child Abuse. Discuss some useful
- investigations in a suspected case of Child Abuse (2006)10
- Define child abuse. Describe in brief the factors responsible for child abuse. Outline
- management of a child who is suspected of being abused. (2011/1)2+3+5
- Define child abuse and neglect. Discuss various clinical manifestations, diagnostic work up and
management of physical abuse. (2011/2)2+3+2+3 - Write short notes on: child abuse (14/2) 5
- a) Define child abuse and child neglect 2+2
b) Outline the steps involved in management of suspected child of sexual abuse 6 (2015/2) - Munchausen syndrome by proxy 4 (01/2016)
- Management of child when suspected of being child abused. (2019/1) 5
- Role of paediatrician in management of 6-year-old girl brought with sexual abuse to emergency
management (2019/2)5 - Management of suspected sexual abuse in a 10-year old girl. (2020/01)5
- Medical evaluation of child with sexual abuse (2021/1) 5
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Author
Dr Ruturaj Deshmukh | DNB Pediatrics
Rituraj have completed his residency from CHRC, Indore