Child Maltreatment and Neglect

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2021 Aug;39(3):589-603. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2021.04.009. Epub 2021 Jun 11.ABSTRACTEmergency medicine clinicians are mandated reporters, legally, which obligates clinicians to report any behavior suspicious for child maltreatment to local authorities. Pediatric patients often present to the emergency department with concern for physical injury and other pervasive complaints. In some cases, these injuries are nonaccidental. To appropriately advocate and protect children from further physical and emotional trauma, it is important for clinicians to recognize the signs and symptoms of child maltreatment and sexual abuse.PMID:34215404 | DOI:10.1016/j.emc.2021.04.009
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research