A 9-year-old girl is brought to the GP by her mother, who reports that the child has disclosed sexual abuse by a family friend. What is the most appropriate immediate action?AAsk the child not to repeat the allegation until you are sureBAttempt to investigate the allegation yourself before actingCFollow local safeguarding procedures and make an immediate referral to children’s social careDReassure and arrange routine reviewEConfront the alleged abuser directlyCheck my answer