Abstract
Policies aimed at improving detection and referrals of suspected child abuse have not been effective overall. Unless mandatory reporting by clinicians is legally enforced, existing organizational and professional barriers may hinder the ability of agencies to safeguard children from harm.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 130-134 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | British Journal of Hospital Medicine |
Volume | 71 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2010 |