The management of abuse: 2. Child abuse.
The role of the GDP and the dental team in the recognition and management of child abuse is discussed. Information on the current legislation and protocols for referral are provided.


CONCLUSIONS
This paper discusses child abuse and offers information and practical advice for the dental team.
Panesear
Jaspel
J
Department of Orthodontics, Eastman Dental Institute, UK.
Sinha
Karen Juggins Sonia
KJ
Acharya
Preeti
P
Jafar
Hima
H
Bower
Elizabeth J
EJ
Harrison
Victoria E
VE
Newton
J Tim
JT
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006077:Government Agencies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011996:Records; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom