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Michael Durfee1, Juan M Parra, Randell Alexander
1Department of General Pediatrics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Medical School, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr. Mail Code 7808, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA. michaeld65@mac.com
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|April 11, 2009
Summary
Child Fatality Review (CFR) has evolved since 1860, with the first team forming in 1978. This review covers CFR history, team composition, public health aims, successes, and future challenges.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Child Welfare
Background:
- Child Fatality Review (CFR) has historical roots dating back to 1860.
- The first multidisciplinary CFR team was established in Los Angeles in 1978.
- CFR serves as a critical public health initiative.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive historical overview of Child Fatality Review.
- To examine the typical composition and structure of CFR teams.
- To elucidate the preventive public health objectives of CFR.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of Child Fatality Review.
- Analysis of CFR team composition and function.
- Discussion of public health principles applied to child death investigation.
Main Results:
- The evolution of CFR from its inception to modern multidisciplinary teams.
- The established successes of CFR over three decades in preventing child deaths.
- Identification of ongoing challenges and future directions for CFR.
Conclusions:
- Child Fatality Review has a long history and has demonstrated significant success.
- Effective CFR requires multidisciplinary collaboration focused on prevention.
- Addressing future challenges is crucial for the continued impact of CFR.
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