TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2007//
TI  - Recognizing and responding to medical neglect
JO  - Pediatrics
A1  - Jenny, Carole
SP  - 1385
EP  - 1389
VL  - 120
IS  - 6
N2  - A caregiver may fail to recognize or respond to a child's medical needs for a variety of reasons. An effective response by a health care professional to medical neglect requires a comprehensive assessment of the child's needs, the parents' resources, the parents' efforts to provide for the needs of the child, and options for ensuring optimal health for the child. Such an assessment requires clear, 2-way communication between the family and the health care professional. Physicians should consider the least intrusive options for managing cases of medical neglect that ensure the health and safety of the child.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0031-4005
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.2007-2903
ID  - ref1
ER  -