title: The Battered Child-Family Physician's Role.
abstract: The physician's role in the management of the battered child is first one of diagnosis and protection before a child is seriously injured, followed by health and social assistance to the family. Our ultimate hope is to be able to anticipate such breakdowns in a parent or guardian before they lead to physical or emotional injury in a child. Close liaison between medical and social workers is essential.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Boone