Child abuse and neglect: Diagnosis and Management

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2010

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Deutsches Ärzteblatt International

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Background: The findings of studies on the frequency of vio - lence against children imply that many cases go undetected. Methods: Selective literature review based on a search of different databases for publications on all types of violence against children, except sexual abuse. Results: The physical abuse of children can involve blunt trauma, thermal injury, and the so-called shaking trauma syndrome (STS). Physical and psychological child neglect have very serious long-term effects. It can be difficult to draw a clear distinction of child abuse and neglect on the one hand, and acceptable behavior on the other, because of the varying social acceptance of certain child-raising practices. Münchhausen s syndrome by proxy (MSbP) is a rare, special type of child abuse. Conclusion: At the beginning of the 21 st century, well- established normative structures are in place to protect children against abuse and neglect, and the available help from social organizations can also have a preventive effect. Further improvements will depend on interdisciplinary co - ordination and bette

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Germany, Assessment, Best practices, Child maltreatment, International Resources, Neglect

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