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Repeat visitors to a pediatric forensic medicine program

T C Handy¹, G R Nichols, W S Smock

¹Kentucky Medical Examiner Program, University of Louisville, School of Medicine, USA.

Journal of Forensic Sciences

|September 1, 1996

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Despite a Clinical Forensic Medicine Program, six children experienced repeat physical abuse evaluations between 1991-1994. This highlights ongoing child abuse challenges, even with established medical examiner programs.

Area of Science:

Forensic Medicine
Pediatric Medicine
Child Abuse and Neglect

Background:

Established a Clinical Forensic Medicine Program in 1990 at the Louisville Office of the Kentucky Medical Examiner Program.
Focused on evaluating physical injuries in children.

Observation:

Examined cases from January 1991 through December 1994.
Identified six children who underwent repeat evaluations for physical injuries.

Findings:

Despite the program's implementation, some children experienced repeated episodes of recognized abuse.
The study details the circumstances and outcomes for these six reevaluated children.

Implications:

Highlights the persistent challenge of child abuse and neglect, even with specialized medical programs.

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Suggests a need for enhanced strategies within forensic medicine and child protective services to prevent recurrent abuse and fatalities.