Screening for child abuse using a checklist and physical examinations in the emergency department led to the detection of more cases.
Arianne H TeeuwRik B J KraanRick R van RijnPatrick M M BossuytHugo S A HeymansPublished in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2018)
Combining screening tests significantly increased the number of test positives and led to more child abuse cases detected. Combined screening for child abuse in all children less than 18 years old presenting to an ED is recommended.