Pediatrics
Forensic Pediatrics - Child Abuse and Neglect
PEDS 35000 | 50 Units
- Primary Instructor: Dr. Jill Glick, Dr. Kelley Staley
- Contact: Evelyn Simpson | (773) 702-6435 | esimpson@peds.bsd.uchicago.edu
- Location on first day: BSLC 240 - Thursday, April 3, 2008
- Included in Lottery: No
- Last Reviewed: February 18, 2008
Overview
This is unique course, taught in a lecture seminar format with weekly 90 minute classes, will acquaint the student with the emerging pediatric subspecialty of child abuse and neglect, which primarily focuses on the identification, evaluation and treatment of the abused or neglected child.
Because abuse and neglect is a leading cause of mobidity and mortality in children, an overview of the clinical and pathological aspects of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect will be presented. Diagnostic entities specific to child maltreatment, such as Abusive Head Trauma and Failure to Thrive will be presented in depth.
The area of child maltreatment is interdisciplinary in nature, requiring the pediatrician to work not only with children and families but also law enforcement, attorneys, and child welfare personnel. The roles each of these agencies play will be explored through several guest lectures in which community leaders share with students their insights and experiences as persons integral to the child protection process. Former speakers included a forensic pathologist from the Medical Examiner's Office, a Department of Child and Family Services investigator, the University of Chicago Children's Hospital child abuse specialists, a parent who lost her child to abuse, and other engaging child protection experts
For further information, and to preview materials used in prior years' classes, please visit the Blackboard website at http://chalk.uchicago.edu and click on "Chalk Course Catalog," then enter "forensic" in the search box. Other inquiries may be directed to the email addresses above.
Objectives
Knowledge of the incidence and prevalence of the varying types of child maltreatment; Knowledge of the various types of child abuse with regard to risk factors, presentation, identification and treatment. Understand the physician?s role as a mandated reporter. Understand how to differentiate between inflicted and non inflicted trauma. Understand the multidisciplinary nature of child abuse investigations and the need for collaboration. Recognize the physician?s role in the recognition, evaluation and long care of victims of child abuse and neglect. Understand the pathophysiology of inflicted head trauma and other forms of serious physical abuse. Acknowledge the barriers to child abuse research. Explore the potential for physician?s to take a fundamental role in child advocacy. Understand the history and role of Child Death Review Teams.
Evaluation Method
The student will be evaluated based on attendance and level of involvement in classroom activities. A paper or project, which is optional, may be completed for an additional 50 units. Please discuss this with the instructor after the first class if interested as many project ideas in the areas of medical school education and child maltreatment are available.
Offered:
- Spring
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Schedule Notes
First Class Meets: Thursday, April 3, 2008
Highly suggested that students attend Child Protective Services (CPS) Rounds Tuesday at 11 am in the PICU and Thurs at 1:15 pm in the Comer ER conference room.
Fourth Year students can register for this course online. First Year students should see Evelyn Simpson in the Department of Pediatrics to obtain a signature on the Add/Drop form.
Course Limitations and Prerequisites
Maximum Students Enrolled: 50
- Eligibility:
- First year
- Second year
- Fourth year
- Visiting Student (from LCME Accredited Medical Schools Only)
- Prerequisites: