How should clinicians minimize bias when responding to suspicions about child abuse?

Megan Letson; Kristin G. Crichton

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How should clinicians minimize bias when responding to suspicions about child abuse?

February 22, 2023

Letson M, Crichton KG. AMA J Ethics. 2023;25(2):E93-99.

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Missteps in the labeling and registration of child injury as abuse can result in harm for patients and families. This article discusses the impact of implicit bias on reporting actions and shares tactics to minimize the influence of cognitive error on recognizing and reporting of child mistreatment.

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