Citation

Alwan RM, Atigapramoj NS. Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 2021; 39(3): 589-603.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.emc.2021.04.009

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Emergency 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.

Language: en

Keywords

Child maltreatment; Child abuse; Child sexual abuse; Child physical abuse; Child neglect; Nonaccidental trauma