Pediatrician's role in preventing child maltreatment.
Pediatricians have the opportunity to play an important role in preventing child maltreatment. Major issues that influence pediatric practice in this area are discussed in this article. General ideas and specific strategies are presented to help guide the pediatrician's prevention efforts.
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University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore.
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