Citation

Irwin C. S. Afr. Med. J. 1975; 49(28): 1142-1146.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1975, South African Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1154168

Abstract

The recognition of the child abuse syndrome in the Republic of Sout Africa is briefly mentioned. The aims of setting up a Child Abuse Unit in a children's hospital are detailed; the procedure for the education of staff, details of training and the establishment of a programme are outlined, and the outcome is considered. The co-operation of the medical profession is sought in setting up programmes for the prevention of child abuse.

Language: en