Protocolized abuse screening to decrease provider bias and increase capture of potential events

• Main Authors: Ashley Chan (Author), Mary D. Feller (Author), Kaylin Dawson (Author), Kirsten Morrissey (Author), Ashar Ata (Author), Mary J. Edwards (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Early identification of child abuse is critical to prevent death and disability. Studies suggest implicit bias of providers may lead to overrepresentation of minority and impoverished children in child abuse reporting. At our institution, universal screening for sexual and physic...