Teaching pediatric residents about child maltreatment

Dubowitz, H.; Black, M.M.

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Author

Dubowitz, H.
Black, M.M.

Date

1991

Journal

Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Publisher

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Type

Article

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See at

https://doi.org/10.1097/00004703-199110000-00004

Abstract

Child maltreatment is a growing problem faced by pediatricians; however, there are many deficiencies in pediatricians' relevant knowledge and skills. Residency programs typically have included limited teaching in the area of child maltreatment. Fifty pediatric residents participated in an evaluation of a model educational course in child maltreatment developed by an interdisciplinary faculty. The course resulted in significant short-term improvements in knowledge and skills as well as a greater sense of competence in managing cases of child maltreatment. The importance of teaching pediatric residents about the �new morbidity� is discussed. Copyright 1991 Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. All rights reserved.