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Getting Through Medical Examinations
A Resource for Women Survivors of Abuse and
Their Health Care Providers

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Funded by the Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence
© May 2001

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An Introduction

Do you avoid certain medical procedures like Pap smears, because you find them upsetting?

Are you a health care provider needing information about providing care for women with a child sexual abuse history?

Child abuse is a very sensitive issue and is often very difficult to hear or read about. Many women have difficulty using the health care system because of a history of abuse. These survivors may avoid necessary health care or find medical procedures traumatizing. This web site is intended for women with an abuse history and their health care providers. We recognize that some of the following content may be disturbing as it involves situations of past abuse. Whether you are a survivor, know one, are a professional who works with survivors, or are simply interested in sensitive practices in care, we hope that this site provides you with some helpful resources and tools.

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