Abstract

In the light of new contexts, a working group of the Child and Adolescent Specialist Section of the College has produced a comprehensive new document reviewing the current role of child and adolescent psychiatry in the field of child sexual abuse. There is also mention of the role of general and forensic psychiatry. The need for this review has arisen due to major changes in health and personal social service provision, the law, developments in clinical practice and new research findings.

Highlights

  • In the light of new contexts, a working group of the Child and Adolescent Specialist Section of the College has produced a comprehensive new document reviewing the current role of child and adolescent psychiatry in the field of child sexual abuse

  • There is a recognition that child sexual abuse issues arise in diverse settings and clinical situations

  • The Council agreed to amend paragraph 86 of the guidance dealing with disclosures in the public interest to read:

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Summary

Child psychiatry and child sexual abuse

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CMC revised guidance on confidentiality and child abuse
Academic psychiatry post in Malawi
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