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Revista Colombiana de Psiquiatría
Print version ISSN 0034-7450
Abstract
FRANCO, Alvaro and RAMIREZ, Luis. Child sexual abuse: clinical perspectives and ethico-legal dilemmas. rev.colomb.psiquiatr. [online]. 2016, vol.45, n.1, pp.51-58. ISSN 0034-7450. https://doi.org/10.10167j.rcp.2015.07.003.
Objectives: In the review of the current literature, the main causing factors of the related conditions with child sexual abuse are the ethical dilemmas and legal implications. Methods: A review was conducted on the classic literature on this topic. In this articlesome difficult paradigmatic cases are presented in which the hypothetical dilemmas were solved. Results: The main characteristics of child sexual abuse enable us to have a better argument to address these situations. Conclusions: Taking into account the literature reviewed and predictable courses of action, it is concluded that it is important to take into account each individual each case and its circumstances, and that prudence and clinical objectivity, as well as knowledge of the law, become essential requirements for proper action.
Keywords : Child sexual abuse; Ethical dilemmas; Decision.