Multiple ED Visits for Kids May Signal Neglect

Courtesy MedPage Today Emergency Medicine  Thu, 02/26/2009 - 09:19

COLUMBIA, Mo. (MedPage Today) -- Children brought to the emergency department with frequent injuries are likely candidates for reports to child protective services, researchers here said.


 

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