NYMC Faculty Publications
Responsibilities and Risks When Radiologists Evaluate Patients for Child Abuse
Author Type(s)
Faculty
DOI
10.2214/AJR.12.10040
Journal Title
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
First Page
948
Last Page
949
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2013
Department
Pediatrics
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this article is to discuss the a radiologist's responsibilities as a mandated reporter of child abuse and the risks in failing to do so.
CONCLUSION: All states have established rules that require licensed physicians to report any reasonable suspicion of child abuse. Failure to do so may result in serious consequences for both the physician and the patient.
Recommended Citation
Brown, J. (2013). Responsibilities and Risks When Radiologists Evaluate Patients for Child Abuse. AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology, 200 (5), 948-949. https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.12.10040
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