Citation

Kaplan JM. Am. Fam. Physician 1984; 30(3): 197-200.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1984, American Academy of Family Physicians)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6475702

Abstract

The physician must distinguish among physical assault, neglect and congenital malformation in cases of apparent child abuse. Distortion in newspaper and television coverage may lead to unwarranted charges of criminal neglect. Sometimes it is necessary to defend the family as well as protect the child.

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