Child Abuse

Child Abuse

Learning Objectives

To Prepare for this Discussion:

Read the Learning Resources concerning treating childhood abuse.

Read the Child Abuse Case Study in the Learning Resources.

Post:

What strategies would you employ to assess the patient for abuse? Explain why you selected these strategies.

How might exposure to the media and/or social media affect the patient?

What type of mandatory reporting (if any) is required in this case? Why?