Child Maltreatment

A Sample Policy for the Care of Children in the Emergency Department for when there is reasonable suspicion or concern that the child has been abused or assaulted

Healthcare providers are in a unique position to identify and prevent child abuse, and this clinical report provides guidance to the practitioner regarding indicators .

Recommendation for imaging for pediatric patients being evaluated for suspected physical abuse .

These online educational modules are intended to assist healthcare providers in determining the difference between accidental and intentional injuries in children. Considering many clinicians see few cases of child abuse in their daily practice, these case studies will improve assessment skills and build confidence in knowing when to report suspected abuse to appropriate authorities.

To describe and outline the evaluation and treatment of the child or adolescent who presents to the ED and for whom there is a concern for abuse/neglect, thus ensuring consistent and thorough medical care of patients, appropriate reporting practices, and initiation of follow-up services.