Speaker(s): 

Marita Lind, MD, Division of Child Protection and Advocacy, Geisinger Medical Center- has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

Alfred Kennedy, MD, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

1. describe the historical development and current guidelines regarding evaluation of children with bruising sentinel injuries 
2. identify the components of a multidisciplinary response, including medical evaluations, forensic interviews, and victim advocacy 
3. identify the leading causes of child abuse deaths, and their relevance of recommended testing in evaluation of suspected child abuse. 
4. determine the needed medical treatment and evidentiary collection requirements for children who require surgical intervention for genital and anal injuries. 

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Kelly B. Smith, BSN, RN, CPN; Alfred Kennedy Jr., MD and Bryan Walters, PA-C have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None