Citation

Heitzler GD, Cranin AN, Gallo L. N. Y. State Dent. J. 1994; 60(2): 31-33.

Affiliation

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, New York State Dental Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8139820

Abstract

Child abuse is any maltreatment of children or adolescents by their parents, guardians or other caretakers. Dentists must be able to recognize abused children and confirm the diagnosis. New York State law requires that dentists report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to a local child protective agency. Should their suspicions be unsubstantiated, they are protected by law from liability.

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