Child Abuse Communication Strategies

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This document provides a guide for conducting child abuse evaluations in the emergency department. It emphasizes the need for sensitivity and compassion, recognizing the traumatic nature of these evaluations for children and caregivers. Key strategies include self-awareness to avoid biases, clear communication with caregivers, and the use of standardized clinical pathways. The document also addresses the importance of explaining the evaluation process, discussing specific injuries, and managing caregivers' concerns.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Trauma

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Abuse; Child Health; Communication; Government Programs; Physical Examination; Professional-Patient Relations; Emergency Service, Hospital; Adolescent Health

Institutions: EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)

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