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Medical Child Abuse: Preparing School Nurses to Identify and Report.
1School Nurse, Fairview Elementary School, Mount Prospect, IL, USA.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|June 6, 2026
Summary
School nurses can identify and address medical child abuse due to their unique position. This article offers guidance on recognizing, intervening, and accessing resources for medical child abuse cases.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Child Health
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Medical child abuse (MCA) presents diagnostic challenges.
- Growing clinical awareness necessitates better identification strategies.
- School nurses are strategically positioned for early detection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the role of school nurses in identifying and managing medical child abuse.
- To address the educational gaps concerning MCA diagnosis and intervention.
- To provide practical information and resources for school nurses.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on medical child abuse.
- Analysis of the school nurse's role in child protection.
- Compilation of resources for identification and intervention.
Main Results:
- School nurses possess a unique vantage point for MCA detection.
- Educational deficits hinder timely diagnosis of MCA.
- Specific guidance and available resources can empower school nurses.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing school nurse education on MCA is crucial.
- Early identification and intervention by school nurses can improve outcomes for abused children.
- Collaboration and resource utilization are key to combating MCA.
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