Abstract:The history given by a child is very important in child abuse investigations. This is especially relevant in cases of child sexual abuse as in some forms of sexual abuse injuries may be absent. The only evidence to prove the case sometimes is the evidence given by the child. The law presumes that the statements given by the child are true. To what extent can a doctor believe a child's history? This case report describes a situation where a child gave a history of being kidnapped and in the child's own words, "… Show more
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