Child Abuse: Clinical, Ethical, & Legal Issues

Course Objectives

• Describe the epidemiology of child abuse among the American populace.
• Describe the predisposing factors for child abuse.
• Identify the categories of child abuse.
• Recognize clinical signs observable on child abuse victims.
• Recognize clinical findings and conditions that mimic child abuse.
• Recognize typical behaviors of child abusers in the healthcare setting.
• Discuss the ethical and legal implications of child abuse for healthcare practitioners.
• Describe the impact of child abuse situations on healthcare practitioners.

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