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What’s NewDOH Position on Forensic Evidence Clarification of the NYS Department of Health position on minor consent to forensic evidence collection in the course of post-sexual assault care. Read the New York Civil Liberties Union memorandum of October 19, 2011 Evaluating Child Sexual Abuse is now an interactive, online course Ann S. Botash, M.D., Child Abuse Pediatrician, Professor of Pediatrics and Vice Chair for Educational Affairs, UPSTATE Medical University, Syracuse, New York, has revised Evaluating Child Sexual Abuse and made it an interactive, Internet-based course. The course is designed to address the need for pediatric medical providers to recognize the signs of child sexual abuse and appropriately manage or refer these cases. The course is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health care professionals who may respond to suspected child sexual abuse. It is also required as part of the education to become a CHAMP Provider. The learning objectives are:
Quarterly Educational Case Review Thursday, March 8, 2012 12:00 Noon to 1 p.m. Eastern time Download the informational flier and registration form Save the Dates NYS Child Abuse Pediatrics Basic Skills Topic to be announced. 1 CME credit will be available. Thursday, April 5, 2012 12 noon to 1 p.m. Eastern time CHAMP Quarterly Educational Case Review CHAMP Mentors and Providers will review and discuss cases of suspected child abuse. 1 CME credit will be available. Thursday, May 10, 2012 12 noon to 1 p.m. Eastern time New Course Ann S. Botash, MD, has created a new course, Fractures and Child Abuse. The course reviews bone findings that are commonly observed in children that have suffered inflicted trauma. It covers the mechanisms for specific injuries and appropriate management plans to evaluate for fractures. The course is free of charge. Register for the course. Procedural Checklists Ann Botash, MD, and the Child Abuse Referral and Evaluation (CARE) Program at Golisano Children’ s Hospital have developed procedural checklists to help pediatric medical providers and Emergency Department staffs provide appropriate care when child abuse is suspected. These checklists are in PDF format and can be downloaded for clinical use. They can be reproduced for educational purposes with attribution to Ann Botash, MD, and the CARE Program for the Child Abuse Medical Provider Program.
Test Your Knowledge / TYK Test Your Knowledge is a CHAMP feature that lets child abuse medical professionals evaluate and update their knowledge of both common and uncommon conditions that are suspicious for abuse. After reviewing a short case and forming their own opinion, they can read the answer provided by a child abuse expert. In addition, cases are archived by topic so they can be used as a resource. Read a TYK case. New Parent Education Series Ann S. Botash, MD, has created a Staying Positive While Parenting series of seven pamphlets to help parents and caregivers better understand and cope with some of the frustrations of parenting and "step back" from their child’s frustrating behavior. Learn more.
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