PEDIATRICS Vol. 110 No. 3 September 2002, pp. 644-645
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS |
When Inflicted Skin Injuries Constitute Child Abuse
Child abuse should be considered as the most likely explanation for inflicted skin injuries if they are nonaccidental and there is any injury beyond temporary reddening of the skin. Minor forms of abuse may lead to severe abuse unless abusive skin injuries are identified and labeled as such and interventions are made.
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