title: When is lack of supervision neglect?
abstract: Occasionally, pediatricians become aware of children who are inadequately supervised. More frequently, pediatricians treat children for traumatic injuries or ingestions that they suspect could have been prevented with better supervision. This clinical report contains guidance for pediatricians considering a referral to a child protective services agency on the basis of suspicion of supervisory neglect.
authors.forename: Kent P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Hymel
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D017028:Caregivers; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002669:Child Welfare; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010372:Pediatrics; D010819:Physician's Role; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D014947:Wounds and Injuries