In this podcast episode, we explore Unveiling Child Abuse Signals. We discuss one of the most disturbing and problematic areas of health care and forensic medicine: child abuse, which may be physical, sexual, emotional, or due to neglect.



Katie Holmes, a pediatric nurse practitioner with over 17 years of experience, assists attorneys with child abuse and other child-related cases. She’s here to share her wealth of information in this critical area.



She emphasizes the importance of teaching children about inappropriate touching and their right to say “no.” This should be part of a child’s early education.



Evaluation of physical injuries has to be done carefully, and the kind of injury must be correlated to the age of a child. An eight-month-old baby may roll out of a bed, but it is highly unlikely that a three-week-old baby will.



It’s also essential to have a pediatric ophthalmologist examine for retinal damage. The kinds of skull injuries sustained are also significant.



While it’s always wise to be alert for abuse, Katie points out that some injuries are caused by genetic conditions. Some children may sustain fractures from a blood pressure test. Others have bruised-looking skin from hereditary conditions.



This is a highly sensitive area for all health practitioners, and LNCs share the responsibility to thoroughly investigate. This podcast will give you a great start.



Here's What to Expect from the Podcast: Unveiling Child Abuse Signals - Katie Holmes




What are the different kinds of child abuse?



What’s the profile of a child abuser?



How can you warn children about potential sexual abusers in a matter-of-fact way?



How does age affect evaluation of injuries?



What sort of skull and other injuries should you look for in physical abuse?












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Your Presenter of Unveiling Child Abuse Signals - Katie Holmes



With over 17 years of nursing experience, Katie Holmes has specialized in pediatric trauma since 2012 and currently serves as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Stanford Children's Health, a role she has held since 2018. Her diverse experience at Stanford includes pediatric trauma, general surgery, and pediatric cardiac anesthesia. Previously, she worked at Children's Hospital Oakland, a busy Level 1 trauma center, for six years. Since 2020,