SADJ : journal of the South African Dental Association = tydskrif van die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging
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The role of the doctor is to: (see also: Child abuse: management of physical abuse) 1. Take a full medical history without detail about the CSA (role of social worker/police). 2. do a complete physical examination of the child. 3. collect medico-legal evidence using a crime kit if abuse is recent (<72 hours). 4. Do further investigations, e.g. special investigations for physical abuse, pregnancy test if pubertal, and syphilis and HIV serology. 5. ⋯ Ensure the safety of the child. 9. Give treatment and prophylaxis as clinically indicated. 10. Arrange referral(s) and follow-up appointments.