Citation

Hymel KP, Hall CA. Pediatr. Ann. 2005; 34(5): 358-370.

Affiliation

Pediatric Forensic Assessment and Consultation Team, Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children, Falls Church, VA, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15948347

Abstract

The accurate diagnosis and successful management of pediatric abusive head trauma present pediatricians with many unique challenges. To overcome these challenges requires a high index of clinical suspicion; a willingness to report any suspicion of abuse; knowledge of the relevant medical literature; a direct, nonaccusatory, and supportive approach with parents; thorough history taking; meticulous physical examination; and most important, professional objectivity and integrity. Your patients deserve no less.

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