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Pediatric Radiology
Published in: Pediatric Radiology 6/2021

01-05-2021 | Child Abuse | Child abuse imaging

The radiology report in child abuse

Authors: Peter J. Strouse, Jeannette M. Peréz-Rosselló, Joëlle A. Moreno

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 6/2021

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Abstract

The radiology report in a case of suspected child abuse is both a medical and a legal document. Such reports should be thorough, specific, well-constructed and without error. Structured templates and standardized reporting contribute to completeness, consistency and communication. Here, the authors discuss common reporting errors. Radiologists should be prepared that the radiology report in a case of suspected child abuse is likely to be used in court.
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Metadata
Title
The radiology report in child abuse
Authors
Peter J. Strouse
Jeannette M. Peréz-Rosselló
Joëlle A. Moreno
Publication date
01-05-2021
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 6/2021
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-020-04920-w

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