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How physicians respond to child maltreatment cases.

D S Kim

    Health & Social Work
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Physicians often encounter child abuse evidence but show conservative attitudes and limited knowledge, leading to reluctance in reporting suspected cases. This impacts child protection services and social workers

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Child Abuse
    • Medical Ethics

    Background:

    • Physicians are uniquely positioned to identify child abuse.
    • Early detection is crucial for intervention and preventing further harm.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate physicians' attitudes and knowledge regarding child abuse.
    • To assess physicians' reporting behaviors for suspected child abuse cases.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey of physicians regarding their knowledge and attitudes.
    • Analysis of reporting practices for suspected child abuse.

    Main Results:

    • Physicians exhibit conservative attitudes towards child abuse.
    • Limited knowledge of abuse-related issues was observed.
    • Reluctance to report suspected child abuse cases is prevalent.

    Conclusions:

    • Physicians' conservative approach and knowledge gaps hinder timely reporting.
    • Implications for social workers and child protective services are significant.
    • Further training and support are needed for healthcare professionals.

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