Paediatric Forensic Assessment of Non-Acute Child Sexual Abuse

Paediatric Forensic Assessment of Non-Acute Child Sexual Abuse

Date: 9th of May 2018, 8:45 am to 5 pm

Venue: St George’s University of London

Cost: £75

This 1 day forensic paediatric course is aimed at Community Child Health trainees, consultants, speciality doctors, Forensic Medical Examiners or other clinicians involved in non-acute child sexual abuse examinations

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, delegates will have:

  • An understanding of normal ano-genital anatomy and its variants
  • Basic competencies in conducting a comprehensive genital examination in cases of non-acute childhood sexual abuse
  • Basic skills in the techniques used to facilitate genital examination in children
  • Practical skills in the use of a colposcope and obtaining photo-documentation of examination findings
  • An understanding of the skills required to communicate sensitively with children about issues relating to sexual abuse
  • Learned when screening for STIs is required and the appropriate investigations and management of STI following childhood sexual abuse
  • An understanding of the use of different types of post-coital contraception
  • A clear understanding of consent and confidentiality in relation to conducting child abuse examinations

RCPCH has approved this activity for CPD

Registration:

Please email the completed registration form to

Payment:

Payment details will be e-mailed to you on receipt of your registration form. Please note that your place on the course will not be confirmed until payment has been received.

For further queries please contact: Erica Otero at

PROGRAMME

Date: 09.05.2018

Venue: St George’s University London

Time / Event / Speaker
0845 / Registration
0915 – 0945 / Welcome Lecture:
Introduction to a Paediatrician’s and Forensic Medical Examiner’s role in non-acute CSA examinations and procedure / Dr Peter Green
Consultant Forensic Physician and Designated Doctor for Child Safeguarding, St George’s Hospital, London
0945 – 1030 / Anatomy Lecture:
Distinguishing normal female genital anatomy and normal variants from pathology / Dr Deborah Hodes
Consultant Community Paediatrician and Designated Doctor for Child Safeguarding, University College Hospitals London
1030 – 1045 / Coffee break
1045 – 1145 / Pathology Lecture:
Terminology and abnormal examination findings including FGM / Dr Peter Green and Dr Deborah Hodes
1145 – 1230 / Communication Lecture:
Speaking to children and young people in CSA examinations / Dr Ellie Atkins Clinical Psychologist, St George’s Hospital
1230 – 1315 / Lunch(provided)
1315 - 1415 / Communication Lecture:
The ABE - Speaking to children and young people / CAIT
London Metropolitan Police
1415 - 1445 / STI Lecture:
What to screen for and when in non-acute CSA examinations and contraception / Dr Ceri Slater
Genitourinary Medicine/HIV Consultant, Sexual Health, Sutton
1445 – 1500 / Coffee break
1500 - 1600 / Workshops:
Practical colposcope use, examination technique and anatomical/pathological/forensic findings using descriptive terms / Dr Peter Green
Dr Dipti Deshmukh Consultant Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician, St George’s Hospital
Dr Alice Monfrinoli Specialty Registrar in Community Child Health, St George’s Hospital
1600 – 1700 / Case Discussions including CSA Examinations in children with Neurodisability / Dr Peter Green, Dr Deborah Hodes and Dr Serena Haywood
1700 / Closure:
Feedback forms and certificates / Dr Dipti Deshmukh
Dr Alice Monfrinoli

9th May 2018 St George’s University London

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