Child abuse

Christine M. Leeper; Isam W. Nasr; Stefan Scholz

Child abuse

Christine M. Leeper, Isam W. Nasr, Stefan Scholz

School of Medicine

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Abstract

The management of abused children is particularly challenging. The diagnosis is commonly delayed. The earlier abused children get help, the greater chance they have to heal. By learning about common signs of abuse and what can be done, a huge difference in a child's life can be made.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Pediatric Surgery Handbook for Residents and Medical Students
Publisher	Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Pages	379-382
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Electronic)	9781536108071
ISBN (Print)	9781536107937
State	Published - Jan 1 2017

Keywords

Diagnose challenge
Public health issue
Screening and management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine

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Child abuse

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