| Child abuse, can we find child abuse? - Role of the pediatrician |
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Ki Sik Min |
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Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chunchean, Korea |
| 아동학대, 찾아낼 수 있는가 - 소아청소년과 의사의 역할 |
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민기식 |
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한림대학교 의과대학 소아과학교실 |
Correspondence:
Ki Sik Min, Email: ksmin@hallym.or.kr
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| Abstract |
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Child abuse is defined by a recent act or failure to act that results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation, or imminent risk of serious harm; involved a child; and is carried out by a parent or caregiver. This report provides guidance in the clinical approach to the evaluation of suspected physical abuse in children, and role of pediatrician. The medical assessment is outlined with obtaining a medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing. A minor form of child abuse which only involves skin injury is most frequently seen by a pediatrician. This kind of child abuse can be followed by more severe forms of child abuse, which have high mortality rates and cause serious physical and mental sequelae to the survivor. Therefore, a pediatrician's role in an early detection and prevention of child abuse is very important. |
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Child abuse |
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