Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
- Perform appropriate medical evaluations of suspected abuse cases.
- Obtain an appropriate history in suspected child abuse cases.
- Communicate effectively with investigative services.
- Document abuse accurately in the medical record.
- Apply recent clinical advances to cases of suspected child abuse.
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