Despite a federally mandated system for reporting child abuse or neglect to a child protective service agency, our most vulnerable population remains unprotected. One recent report showed a 3% rise in child maltreatment–related fatalities, suggesting increased severity of abuse. Primary care providers are well positioned and legally bound to act on children’s behalf by watching for potential “red flags” and, when clinical evidence warrants it, by making the decision to report suspected abuse.
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