Screening for domestic violence in the community pediatric setting.

RM, Siegel; TD, Hill; VA, Henderson; HM, Ernst; BW, Boat

doi:10.1542/peds.104.4.874

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Screening for domestic violence in the community pediatric setting.

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Authors:

Siegel RM

Hill TD

Henderson VA

Abstract

Objective Children exposed to domestic violence (DV) can experience a variety of adverse effects such as behavior disorders, developmental delay, and child abuse. Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that all pediatricians incorporate screening for DV as a part of anticipatory gu...

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