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February 2019
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Child Abuse: Overview and Evaluation
By: American Academy of Pediatrics
https://doi.org/10.1542/9781610022927
ISBN (print): 978-1-61002-290-3
ISBN (electronic): 978-1-61002-292-7
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: 2019
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Table of Contents
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Forewordp1-1ByJoseph A. Zenel, MD, FAAPJoseph A. Zenel, MD, FAAPEditor-in-Chief, Pediatrics in ReviewSearch for other works by this author on:
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Introductionp2-2ByAndrew Sirotnak, MD, FAAPAndrew Sirotnak, MD, FAAPEditorial Board, Pediatrics in ReviewCochair, AAP Council on Child Abuse & Neglect, Director, Child Protection Team & Children’s Hospital Colorado & The Kempe CenterSearch for other works by this author on:
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Physical Abuse of Childrenp3-13ByJill C. Glick, MD;Jill C. Glick, MD*Department of Pediatrics, University of Chicago; Medical Director, Child Advocacy and Protective Services, University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital, Chicago, IL.Search for other works by this author on:Michele A. Lorand, MD;Michele A. Lorand, MD†Division of Child Protective Services, Department of Pediatrics; Medical Director, Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL.Search for other works by this author on:Kristen R. Bilka, MMS, PA-CKristen R. Bilka, MMS, PA-C‡Department of Pediatrics, University of Chicago; Physician Assistant, Child Advocacy and Protective Services, University of Chicago Comer Children’sHospital, Chicago, IL.Search for other works by this author on:
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Child Sexual Abusep14-25ByAntonia Chiesa, MD;Antonia Chiesa, MD*Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Aurora, COSearch for other works by this author on:Edward Goldson, MDEdward Goldson, MD*Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Aurora, COSearch for other works by this author on:
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Child Psychological Abusep26-28ByMelissa Kimber, PhD, MSW, RSW;Melissa Kimber, PhD, MSW, RSW*McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Harriet L. MacMillan, CM, MD, MSc, FRCPCHarriet L. MacMillan, CM, MD, MSc, FRCPC*McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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‘Practical’ Guide Helps in Evaluation of Children Who Report Sexual Abusep29-30ByAlyson Sulaski WyckoffAlyson Sulaski WyckoffAssociate EditorSearch for other works by this author on:
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The Evaluation of Children in the Primary Care Setting When Sexual Abuse Is Suspectedp31-40ByJames E. Crawford-Jakubiak, MDJames E. Crawford-Jakubiak, MDSearch for other works by this author on:
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Pediatricians’ Role in Preventing Child Maltreatment Fatalities: A Call to Actionp41-43ByRachel P. Berger, MD, MPH;Rachel P. Berger, MD, MPHaDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaSearch for other works by this author on:David Sanders, PhD;David Sanders, PhDbCasey Family Programs, Seattle, WashingtonSearch for other works by this author on:David Rubin, MD, MSCEDavid Rubin, MD, MSCEcDepartment of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and PolicyLab, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Critical Elements in the Medical Evaluation of Suspected Child Physical Abusep44-52ByKristine A. Campbell, MD, MSc;Kristine A. Campbell, MD, MScUniversity of Utah, Department of Pediatrics, Salt Lake City, UtahSearch for other works by this author on:Lenora M. Olson, PhD;Lenora M. Olson, PhDUniversity of Utah, Department of Pediatrics, Salt Lake City, UtahSearch for other works by this author on:Heather T. Keenan, MDCM, PhDHeather T. Keenan, MDCM, PhDUniversity of Utah, Department of Pediatrics, Salt Lake City, UtahSearch for other works by this author on:
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The Evaluation of Suspected Child Physical Abusep53-70ByCindy W. Christian, MD, FAAPCindy W. Christian, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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Sentinel Injuries in Infants Evaluated for Child Physical Abusep71-77ByLynn K. Sheets, MD;Lynn K. Sheets, MDaMedical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WisconsinbChildren’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WisconsinSearch for other works by this author on:Matthew E. Leach, MD;Matthew E. Leach, MDcSt Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, MissouriSearch for other works by this author on:Ian J. Koszewski, MD;Ian J. Koszewski, MDdUniversity of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WisconsinSearch for other works by this author on:Ashley M. Lessmeier, BS;Ashley M. Lessmeier, BSaMedical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WisconsinSearch for other works by this author on:Melodee Nugent, MA;Melodee Nugent, MAaMedical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WisconsinSearch for other works by this author on:Pippa Simpson, PhDPippa Simpson, PhDaMedical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WisconsinSearch for other works by this author on:
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Testing for Abuse in Children With Sentinel Injuriesp78-85ByDaniel M. Lindberg, MD;Daniel M. Lindberg, MDaKempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect, Denver, ColoradobDepartment of Emergency Medicine, School of MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:Brenda Beaty, MPH;Brenda Beaty, MPHcAdult and Child Center for Health Outcomes Research and Delivery Science, University of Colorado, Denver ColoradoSearch for other works by this author on:Elizabeth Juarez-Colunga, PhD;Elizabeth Juarez-Colunga, PhDcAdult and Child Center for Health Outcomes Research and Delivery Science, University of Colorado, Denver ColoradodDepartment of Biostatistics and Informatics, Colorado School of Public Health, Aurora, ColoradoSearch for other works by this author on:Joanne N. Wood, MD, MSHP;Joanne N. Wood, MD, MSHPeChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for other works by this author on:Desmond K. Runyan, MD, DrPHDesmond K. Runyan, MD, DrPHaKempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect, Denver, ColoradoSearch for other works by this author on:
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Evaluating Children With Fractures for Child Physical Abusep86-98ByJeannette M. Perez-Rossello, MD;Jeannette M. Perez-Rossello, MDSearch for other works by this author on:
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Potential Opportunities for Prevention or Earlier Diagnosis of Child Physical Abuse in the Inpatient Settingp99-106ByHenry T. Puls, MD;Henry T. Puls, MDaDivisions of Hospital MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:James D. Anderst, MD, MSCI;James D. Anderst, MD, MSCIbChild Abuse and Neglect, Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Mercy Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MissouriSearch for other works by this author on:Jessica L. Bettenhausen, MD;Jessica L. Bettenhausen, MDaDivisions of Hospital MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:Abbey Masonbrink, MD, MPH;Abbey Masonbrink, MD, MPHaDivisions of Hospital MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:Jessica L. Markham, MD;Jessica L. Markham, MDaDivisions of Hospital MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:Laura Plencner, MD;Laura Plencner, MDaDivisions of Hospital MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:Molly Krager, MD;Molly Krager, MDaDivisions of Hospital MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:Matthew B. Johnson, MD;Matthew B. Johnson, MDaDivisions of Hospital MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:Jacqueline M. Walker, MD;Jacqueline M. Walker, MDaDivisions of Hospital MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:Christopher S. Greeley, MD;Christopher S. Greeley, MDcDivision of Child Abuse and Neglect, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:Matthew Hall, PhDMatthew Hall, PhDaDivisions of Hospital MedicinedChildren’s Hospital Association, Lenexa, KansasSearch for other works by this author on:
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Special Needs, Higher Abuse Risksp109-109ByAndrew Sirotnak, MD, FAAPAndrew Sirotnak, MD, FAAPEditor in Chief, Pediatrics in Review Editorial BoardSearch for other works by this author on:
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Child Abuse in Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needsp110-115ByNicola Brodie, MD;Nicola Brodie, MD*Department of Pediatrics, Drexel University College of Medicine, St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PASearch for other works by this author on:Maria D. McColgan, MD;Maria D. McColgan, MD†Child Protection Program, Drexel University College of Medicine, St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PASearch for other works by this author on:Nancy D. Spector, MD;Nancy D. Spector, MD‡Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program, Drexel University College of Medicine, St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PASearch for other works by this author on:Renee M. Turchi, MD, MPHRenee M. Turchi, MD, MPH§Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, Drexel University College of Medicine, St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PASearch for other works by this author on:
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Childhood Maltreatment and Disability Diagnosis: Sorting Out Causalityp116-116ByLydia Furman, MDLydia Furman, MDAssociate Editor, PediatricsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Maltreatment Risk Among Children With Disabilitiesp117-126ByMiriam J. Maclean, BPsych(Hons), MSc, PhD;Miriam J. Maclean, BPsych(Hons), MSc, PhDTelethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia.Search for other works by this author on:Scott Sims, MBiostat, BSC;Scott Sims, MBiostat, BSCTelethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia.Search for other works by this author on:Carol Bower, MSC, MB, BS, PhD, FAPHM;Carol Bower, MSC, MB, BS, PhD, FAPHMTelethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia.Search for other works by this author on:Helen Leonard, MBChB, MPH;Helen Leonard, MBChB, MPHTelethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia.Search for other works by this author on:Fiona J. Stanley, MD, MSC, FFPHM, FAFPHM;Fiona J. Stanley, MD, MSC, FFPHM, FAFPHMTelethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia.Search for other works by this author on:Melissa O’Donnell, BPsych(Hons), MPsych, Dip Ed, PhDMelissa O’Donnell, BPsych(Hons), MPsych, Dip Ed, PhDTelethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia.Search for other works by this author on:
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Community Poverty and Child Abuse: Sadly a Potentially Lethal Combinationp127-127ByLewis First, MD, MSLewis First, MD, MSEditor in Chief, PediatricsSearch for other works by this author on:
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No Surprise: The Rate of Fatal Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities Is Related to Povertyp128-129ByRobert W. Block, MD, FAAPRobert W. Block, MD, FAAPDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma/Tulsa University School of Community Medicine, Tulsa, OklahomaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Community Poverty and Child Abuse Fatalities in the United Statesp130-138ByCaitlin A. Farrell, MD;Caitlin A. Farrell, MDaDivisions of Emergency Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MassachusettsbDepartment of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:Eric W. Fleegler, MD, MPH;Eric W. Fleegler, MD, MPHaDivisions of Emergency Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MassachusettsbDepartment of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:Michael C. Monuteaux, ScD;Michael C. Monuteaux, ScDaDivisions of Emergency Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MassachusettsbDepartment of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:Celeste R. Wilson, MD;Celeste R. Wilson, MDcGeneral Pediatrics, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MassachusettsbDepartment of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:Cindy W. Christian, MD;Cindy W. Christian, MDdDivision of General Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaeDepartment of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for other works by this author on:Lois K. Lee, MD, MPHLois K. Lee, MD, MPHaDivisions of Emergency Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MassachusettsbDepartment of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Injury and Mortality Among Children Identified as at High Risk of Maltreatmentp139-146ByRhema Vaithianathan, PhD;Rhema Vaithianathan, PhDaCentre for Social Data Analytics, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New ZealandbSchool of Economics, Singapore Management University, Singapore, SingaporeSearch for other works by this author on:Bénédicte Rouland, PhD;Bénédicte Rouland, PhDaCentre for Social Data Analytics, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New ZealandcTrygFonden’s Centre for Child Research, Aarhus University, Aarhus, DenmarkSearch for other works by this author on:Emily Putnam-Hornstein, PhDEmily Putnam-Hornstein, PhDdChildren’s Data Network, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CaliforniaeCalifornia Child Welfare Indicators Project, School of Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CaliforniaSearch for other works by this author on:
