The misdiagnosis of child abuse.
The physician must distinguish among physical assault, neglect and congenital malformation in cases of apparent child abuse. Distortion in newspaper and television coverage may lead to unwarranted charges of criminal neglect. Sometimes it is necessary to defend the family as well as protect the child.
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