title: Mandatory reporting of child physical and sexual abuse.
abstract: This article prepared by family law specialists outlines the implications for the medical profession of the mandatory reporting of child physical and sexual abuse. Although focused on recent Victorian Government legislation, the context is relevant to all doctors in Australia subject to mandatory reporting legislation.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Schepis
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Edney
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002669:Child Welfare; D005194:Family Practice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role