title: Responding to concerns about childhood emotional abuse.
abstract: Doctors are increasingly involved in child protection proceedings which consider whether emotional abuse has occurred. This may be a complex and difficult area, hindered by the paucity of consensus opinion and research in this area. This review suggests how doctors can assist in the decision-making process and outlines the management of children and adults who suffer sequelae of emotional abuse.
authors.affiliation: Lincoln District Healthcare NHS Trust.
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Kaplan
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000523:psychology*; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D019221:Mandatory Reporting; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010819:Physician's Role; D006113:United Kingdom