title: Physicians and attorneys: a partnership on behalf of the youngest victims of family violence.
abstract: Physicians play a vital role in court proceedings involving child abuse. This article describes the legal obligation of Maryland health care providers to report suspected cases of child abuse. It also discusses various types of testimony that may be required; reasons why physicians may be reluctant to testify; and why some types of testimony may be disallowed.
authors.affiliation: Baltimore City Child Abuse Unit.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Drake
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001497:Battered Child Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008297:Male; D010819:Physician's Role; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control