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. 2023 Jul;18(7):627-629.
doi: 10.1002/jhm.13050. Epub 2023 Feb 7.

Clinical guideline highlights for the hospitalist: Evaluation for bleeding disorders in suspected child abuse

Liza Murray  1   2 , Henry T Puls  3   4
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Clinical guideline highlights for the hospitalist: Evaluation for bleeding disorders in suspected child abuse

Liza Murray et al. J Hosp Med. 2023 Jul.

Abstract

Evaluation for Bleeding Disorders in Suspected Child Abuse RELEASE DATE: October 2022 PRIOR VERSION(S): 2013 DEVELOPER: American Academy of Pediatrics FUNDING SOURCE: American Academy of Pediatrics TARGET POPULATION: Children and infants with bruising or bleeding suspicious for physical abuse.

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