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Child abuse in New Zealand Clarkson, John; Kenny, Gerard

By: Contributor(s): Material type: ArticleArticleSeries: New Ethicals Journal: New Zealand's journal of patient managementPublication details: 2001ISSN:
  • 1174-4502
Subject(s): In: New Ethicals Journal: New Zealand's Journal of Patient Management 4(3) March 2001 : 11-16Summary: This article gives a relatively brief overview of child abuse in New Zealand. The incidence of child abuse in New Zealand, the different types of abuse, and the impact of abuse are addressed. The authors also examine professional recognition of child abuse, which includes diagnosis and assessment of abuse and health professionals' responsibility once diagnosis is made. Common reasons for practitioner non-referral of cases of child abuse are also explored.
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New Ethicals Journal: New Zealand's Journal of Patient Management 4(3) March 2001 : 11-16

This article gives a relatively brief overview of child abuse in New Zealand. The incidence of child abuse in New Zealand, the different types of abuse, and the impact of abuse are addressed. The authors also examine professional recognition of child abuse, which includes diagnosis and assessment of abuse and health professionals' responsibility once diagnosis is made. Common reasons for practitioner non-referral of cases of child abuse are also explored.