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Child Abuse Pediatrics

Child abuse pediatrics is a subspecialty that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of child abuse and neglect. These professionals are tasked with identifying and helping child victims of abuse and neglect.

Examples of scenarios that may require specialists in this area include:

  • Medical child abuse
  • Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP)
  • Neglect
  • Physical abuse
  • Sexual abuse
  • Shaken baby syndrome