title: We need school nurses now more than ever.
abstract: School nurses are in a unique position to spot the early signs of abuse in children, but evidence suggests that this aspect of their role is being compromised.
authors.affiliation: England.
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Longfield
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D012573:School Nursing