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Review
. 2012 Feb;30(2):75-81.
doi: 10.1097/NHH.0b013e318242c41c.

Identifying and responding to child abuse in the home

Lottchen Crane Wider  1
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Identifying and responding to child abuse in the home

Lottchen Crane Wider. Home Healthc Nurse. 2012 Feb.

Abstract

Given the sheer numbers of abused children, home health clinicians will likely encounter youngsters who are living in volatile and neglectful homes. This article details information that is designed to assist clinicians to identify and respond to child abuse and neglect.

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