2004
DOI: 10.1016/s0004-9514(14)60102-1
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Australian physiotherapists and mandatory notification of child abuse: Legislation and practice

Abstract: Child abuse is an international phenomenon occurring in all socioeconomic groups. Reports of child abuse continue to increase and many professionals are likely to see abused children and may be the first contact for an abused child. In addition, many health professionals and others are mandated in some Australian states to report suspected child abuse. However, the literature addressing the roles of Australian health professionals in child protection is limited. This paper informs Australian physiotherapists a… Show more

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“…The role they play in shaping risk for physical child abuse is mainly through many pathways based on socio-demographic and psychosocial factors. 8 Nayda and Pridham (2004) 9 stated that child abuse is an international phenomenon occurring in all socio-economic groups. However it is still underestimated and unreported due to poor collaboration.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The role they play in shaping risk for physical child abuse is mainly through many pathways based on socio-demographic and psychosocial factors. 8 Nayda and Pridham (2004) 9 stated that child abuse is an international phenomenon occurring in all socio-economic groups. However it is still underestimated and unreported due to poor collaboration.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%