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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Half of U.S. hospitals don't follow child abuse screening guidelines

Half of U.S. hospitals don't follow child abuse screening guidelines

Nearly half of children with abuse-related injuries are not properly screened for hidden fractures, in spite of that procedure's accuracy in determining cases of abuse, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics. The study also found that race and socioeconomic status play a role in these discrepancies.

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