American Medical Association
American Medical Association Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines on Child Physical Abuse and Neglect
Abstract
Child maltreatment has been endemic for generations. It is serious and life-threatening, affecting not only children but families and society as well. Every year, approximately 2 million children in the United States are seriously abused by their parents, guardians, or others, and at least 1000 children die as a result of their injuries.
Source and rights
Published by Archives of family medicine, 1992. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- American Medical Association
- Published
- 1992
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Archives of family medicine
- PubMed
- 1341594
- Added to Prognia
- 16 July 2026
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