title: Child abuse and neglect.
abstract: The professional who must deal with child abuse has to resist the urge to punish the offenders and concentrate instead on seeking the best solution for the child. Guidelines for distinguishing child abuse from accidental injury are presented and management of the sexually abused child is detailed.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination; D012742:Sex Offenses