Setting up a clinic to assess children and young people for female genital mutilation

It is now mandatory for health, social care professionals and teachers to report to the police all under-18s where female genital mutilation (FGM) has been disclosed by the child or where physical signs of FGM are seen. Such referrals are likely to result in a request for medical examination. New multiagency statutory guidance sets out instructions for physical examination but provides no details how services should be set-up. This review gives practical guidance learnt from the first year of the UK's only dedicated children's FGM service.

Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Education and Practice - January 17, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Hodes, D., Creighton, S. M. Tags: Best practice Source Type: research